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2014-2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab and Spartan Metrostar recall: axle assembly

Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on November 10, 2015. It covers about 23 vehicles.

vehicles affected
23
reported
Nov 10, 2015
owners notified
Dec 16, 2015

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 15V746000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V746000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab and Spartan Metrostar axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V746000, reported on November 10, 2015, covers about 23 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V746000?

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.

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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