NHTSA recall 15V249000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Utilimaster Walk-In Van
Reported Apr 28, 201597 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors, Inc.Built Dec 8, 2014 – Jan 23, 2015
The defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans manufactured December 8, 2014, to January 23, 2015, and altered by Lippert Components. Due to inadequately torqued fasteners, the driveshaft may disconnect.
The risk
If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the driveshaft fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3484.