NHTSA Recall 15V151000
Filed by Spartan Tool, LLC. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2015-03-16. An estimated 88 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Spartan Tool, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sewer Jetters, model numbers 738, 740, and 758, manufactured November 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The trailer mounted Sewer Jetters may have their trailer hitch welds fail, and the trailer may detach from the tow vehicle.
Risk
If the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hitch tubes with formed hitch tubes, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-435-3866.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.