The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V151000·Announced 2015-03-16

Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter Trailer Hitch Weld Failure Recall

Spartan Tool is recalling 2013-2014 Sewer Jetters because trailer hitch welds may fail, causing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hitch weld failure) that could lead to trailer detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Tool, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sewer Jetters, model numbers 738, 740, and 758, manufactured between November 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014. The defect involves trailer hitch welds that may fail, which could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle. If the trailer detaches, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hitch tubes with formed hitch tubes free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-435-3866 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN TOOL SEWER JETTER 740, SEWER JETTER 758, SEWER JETTER 738
Brand
SPARTAN TOOL
Manufacturer
Spartan Tool, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
88

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SEWER JETTER 740
  • SEWER JETTER 758
  • SEWER JETTER 738

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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