2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van recall: driveshaft
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 28, 2015. It covers about 97 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 97
- reported
- Apr 28, 2015
- owners notified
- Jun 8, 2015
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V249000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V249000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Utilimaster Walk-In Van driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 15V249000, reported on April 28, 2015, covers about 97 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V249000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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