Recall 18V647000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Report Date

20180919

Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.

Safety Consequence

If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore owner notification letters will not be mailed. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18027.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	SPARTAN	METROSTAR
2019	SPARTAN	METROSTAR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.