NHTSA Recall 15V249000: Driveshaft (power train)
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97 vehicles. It affects 2014 Utilimaster Walk-In van.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V249000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | April 28, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 8, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V249000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster Walk-In van | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.