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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V746000

2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab — Power train: axle assembly

Published November 10, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 10, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V746000, published November 10, 2015. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
METROSTAR
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2014 SPARTAN DEFENSE DEPT. CHASSIS CAB | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN DEFENSE DEPT. CHASSIS CAB
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V746000 on November 10, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)