SPARTAN K2 2018: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V384000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN K2 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-25 2018-06-07 2018-06-12

Production Dates: 2014-12-19 - 2018-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1806

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 102

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid "DEF" fill mounting bracket.

Consequence

The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.

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.