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

Make : SPARTAN Model : K2 Year : 2007
Build Dates : 2006-03-07 - 2006-06-22
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V548000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-10-07 Date Received by ODI: 2015-09-01 Date Added to Database: 2015-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14015
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 440
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.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.