Vehicle recall 15V249000 · April 28, 2015

2014 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van

Due to inadequately torqued fasteners, the driveshaft may disconnect.

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 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.
Consequence: If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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: 15V249000
Reported to NHTSA: April 28, 2015
Filed by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Owner notification: June 8, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 97
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 15V249000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2014): 2014

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