The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V388000·Announced 2015-06-19

Spartan Motors Recalls 2015-2016 Chassis Due to Rear Axle Fastener Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 144 model year 2015-2016 K2, K3, and MM chassis because rear axle fasteners may be loose, risking loss of vehicle control.

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 (rear axle assembly) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3, and MM chassis manufactured between October 2, 2013, and April 2, 2015. The recall involves 144 vehicles where the fasteners attaching the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.

If these fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle. This failure could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with required torque values at no charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3, MM, K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Chassis / Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
144

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)

  • K3
  • MM
  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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