NHTSA Recall 15V249000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Power Train. Reported 2015-04-28. An estimated 97 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans manufactured December 8, 2014, to January 23, 2015, and altered by Lippert Components. Due to inadequately torqued fasteners, the driveshaft may disconnect.
Risk
If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the driveshaft fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3484.
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.