SPARTAN FIRE METRO STAR 2018: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| Make : SPARTAN FIRE | Model : METRO STAR | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2018-06-28 - 2018-07-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V647000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-06-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-09-19 | Date Added to Database: 2018-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18027 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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