Recall 15V388000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2015-2016 SPARTAN K3
RECALL This recall affects up to 144 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V388000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 144 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Safety Consequence
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010.
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