Recall 15V746000: 2014–2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab, 2014–2015 Spartan Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 10, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MetroStar Chassis cabs built for Emergency Response use and ILAV Chassis cabs for Department of Defense use, manufactured December 9, 2014 to June 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Marmon Herrington customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
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
- 2014 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab
- 2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V746000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15026
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Dec 16, 2015
- Components
- Power train:axle assembly (Transmission & Drivetrain)
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