Vehicle recall 15V211000 · April 10, 2015
2015 Spartan K3
In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 chassis manufactured February 28, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
- Consequence
- If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15001.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V211000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 2015
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15001
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan K3 (2015): 2015
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