SPARTAN K2 2008: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V548000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | K2 | 2008 |
| 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
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.
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
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.
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.
