The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V211000·Announced 2015-04-10

Spartan Recalls 2015 K3 Chassis Due to Tag Axle Suspension Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 66 model year 2015 K3 chassis because tag axle suspension hangers may move, causing the axle to shift off center and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension hangers moving) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 chassis manufactured between February 28, 2014, and October 21, 2014. A total of 66 vehicles are affected by this recall.

In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move, allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center. If this occurs, vehicle handling may be suddenly affected, which increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
66

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 (1)

  • K3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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