Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #15V746000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V746000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2014-2015 metrostar chassis cabs built for emergency response use and ilav chassis cabs for department of defense use, manufactured december 9, 2014 to june 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington Includes 23 affected units, Driveshaft may Disconnect, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014-2015 metrostar chassis cabs built for emergency response use and ilav chassis cabs for department of defense use, manufactured december 9, 2014 to june 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 metrostar chassis cabs built for emergency response use and ilav chassis cabs for department of defense use, manufactured december 9, 2014 to june 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2015. owners may contact marmon herrington customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V746000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2015-11-10T00:00:00
Subject: Driveshaft may disconnect
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15026
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 metrostar chassis cabs built for emergency response use and ilav chassis cabs for department of defense use, manufactured december 9, 2014 to june 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence Summary: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2015. owners may contact marmon herrington customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V746000
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