2016 SPARTAN MM RECALL - #15V388000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 SPARTAN MM |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/2/2013 - 4/2/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/19/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/11/2015 |
| # Affected |
144 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence. |
| Consequences |
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 SPARTAN MM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
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