Recall 15V151000: 2013–2014 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 738, 2013–2014 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 740, 2013–2014 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 758
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 88
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Tool, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sewer Jetters, model numbers 738, 740, and 758, manufactured November 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The trailer mounted Sewer Jetters may have their trailer hitch welds fail, and the trailer may detach from the tow vehicle.
The risk
If the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hitch tubes with formed hitch tubes, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-435-3866.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 738
- 2014 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 738
- 2013 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 740
- 2014 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 740
- 2013 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 758
- 2014 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 758
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V151000
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Tool, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 30, 2015
- Components
- Trailer hitches (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology