NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 2015 · #15V388000
Rear Stay Rod Fasteners may Loosen
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Rear Stay Rod Fasteners may Loosen
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Model numbers
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What you should 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.