Spartan Metrostar (2018-2019): Power train
Recall 18V647000 · Sep 19, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA
4
vehicles affected
4
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V647000
- Date
- Sep 19, 2018
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 4
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle hubs
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V647000?
1 model: Spartan Metrostar (2018-2019), about 4 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V647000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.