SPARTAN MM 2015: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V014000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN MM 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-15 2015-01-16 2015-01-16

Production Dates: 2013-10-02 - 2014-11-19

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2015 Spartan MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to November 19, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may break, causing the sway bar to detach from the mounting frame.

Consequence

If the sway bar detaches, additional vehicle sway may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the front sway bar mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Spartan issued an interim notification to owners on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

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.