SPARTAN K2 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V672000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN K2 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-26 2018-09-26 2018-10-02

Production Dates: 2018-01-05 - 2018-07-26

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18028

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartans Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.

Consequence

A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.

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.