Power Train:axle Hubs

NHTSA recall 18V647000 · announced September 19, 2018 · filed by Spartan Motors Usa · 4 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Spartan Metrostar
• 2019 Spartan Metrostar

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.