NHTSA Recall 15V746000: Axle assembly (power train)
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V746000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15026 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 10, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 15V746000
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.