NHTSA recall 15V548000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Spartan K2 and 1 more
Reported Sep 1, 2015440 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors USAMaker’s number 14015Built Mar 7, 2006 – Jun 22, 2006
The defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
The risk
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
The remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.