Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
DEFENSE DEPT. CHASSIS CAB
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V746000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20141209
End Of Manufacture
20150603
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23
Date Owners Notified
20151216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20151110
Make Campaign Number
15026