Recall
Utilimaster Walk-in Van — 15V249000
NHTSA ID
15V249000
Make
Utilimaster
Model
Walk-in Van
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2015-04-28
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Units Affected
97
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.