The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V249000·Announced 2015-04-28

Spartan Recalls 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans for Driveshaft Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 97 model year 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans because inadequately torqued fasteners may cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.

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 (driveshaft disconnection) that results in loss of power and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans manufactured between December 8, 2014, and January 23, 2015. These vehicles were altered by Lippert Components. The recall covers 97 units.

The defect involves inadequately torqued fasteners on the driveshaft. If the driveshaft disconnects, there is a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the driveshaft fasteners and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3484 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
97

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)

  • WALK-IN VAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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