NHTSA Recall 15V014000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Structure. Reported 2015-01-16. An estimated 24 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the sway bar detaches, additional vehicle sway may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.