SPARTAN K2 2007: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V548000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN K2 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-07 2015-09-01 2015-09-01

Production Dates: 2006-03-07 - 2006-06-22

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14015

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 440

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.

Consequence

If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.

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.