NHTSA Campaign 18V647000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Issued by Spartan Motors USA · Reported Sep 19, 2018 · 4 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
Consequence
If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore owner notification letters will not be mailed. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18027.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | METROSTAR | 2018 | 4 |
| SPARTAN | METROSTAR | 2019 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V647000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.