Recall 15V388000: 2015–2016 Spartan K3 and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 19, 2015

Manufacturer

Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected

144vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Spartan K20 complaints
• 2016 Spartan K20 complaints
• 2015 Spartan K30 complaints
• 2016 Spartan K30 complaints
• 2015 Spartan MM0 complaints
• 2016 Spartan MM0 complaints