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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V388000

2016 Spartan K3 | 2016 Spartan Mm | 2015 Spartan Mm | 2016 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2015 Spartan K2 — Power train: axle assembly

Published June 19, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 19, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V388000, published June 19, 2015. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2016 Spartan K3 | 2016 Spartan Mm | 2015 Spartan Mm | 2016 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2015 Spartan K2 — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
K3
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2016 SPARTAN K3 | 2016 SPARTAN MM | 2015 SPARTAN MM | 2016 SPARTAN K2 | 2015 SPARTAN K3 | 2015 SPARTAN K2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Spartan K3 | 2016 Spartan Mm | 2015 Spartan Mm | 2016 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2015 Spartan K2 — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V388000 on June 19, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: K3.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)