SPARTAN ADVANTAGE 2015: TIRES:VALVE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V448000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN ADVANTAGE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-02 2015-07-15 2015-07-15

Production Dates: 2007-01-18 - 2015-02-09

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15012

Component: TIRES:VALVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 212

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.

Consequence

If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.

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.