Spartan recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Metrostar 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V647000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 28, 2018 to Jul 26, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Axle hubs
- Maker's own recall number
- 18027
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ametek / Spartan / Spartan Fire recall: Electrical system Sep 29, 2020
- Spartan recall: Parking brake Apr 8, 2020
- Spartan recall: Parking brake Mar 20, 2020
- Spartan recall: Parking brake Mar 10, 2020
- Spartan recall: Service brakes Dec 30, 2019
- Spartan recall: Service brakes, air Dec 20, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.