The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V548000·Announced 2015-09-01

Spartan Recalls 2007-2008 Motorhome Chassis Due to Wheel Bearing Fire Risk

Spartan Motors is recalling 440 motorhome chassis because tight wheel bearings may overheat and cause a fire.

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 (wheel bearings) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured between March 7, 2006, and June 22, 2006. The recall affects 440 vehicles equipped with tag axles that have wheel bearings which may be adjusted too tight.

If the wheel bearings overheat during use, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire. This defect is located in the rear non-powered axle assembly.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN MM, K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
440

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 (2)

  • MM
  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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