The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V647000·Announced 2018-09-19

Spartan Metrostar Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Wheel Stud Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 2018-2019 Metrostar emergency vehicles because improperly heat-treated wheel studs may fail, potentially causing the wheel to detach.

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 studs) that can lead to wheel detachment and a crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where wheel studs may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause them to fail.

If enough of the improperly heat-treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 26, 2018.

All affected vehicles have already been repaired, so owner notification letters will not be mailed. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
4

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)

  • METROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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