SPARTAN METRO STAR 2018: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V647000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | METRO STAR | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-26 | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-25 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-28 - 2018-07-26
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18027
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
All affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore owner notification letters will not be mailed. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18027.
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.
