Spartan K2, K3, MM (2015-2016): Power train
Recall 15V388000 · Jun 19, 2015 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
144
vehicles affected
144
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V388000
- Date
- Jun 19, 2015
- Maker
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 144
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V388000?
3 models: Spartan K2 (2015-2016), Spartan K3 (2015-2016), Spartan MM (2015-2016), about 144 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V388000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.