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NHTSA Recall 18V647000: Axle hubs (power train)

Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar.

4
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (June 26)
NHTSA campaign18V647000
Manufacturer campaign18027
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AXLE HUBS
Report receivedSeptember 19, 2018
Owner notificationJune 26, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.

Safety risk

If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore owner notification letters will not be mailed. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18027.

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 18V647000

Make and modelModel years
Spartan Metrostar2018, 2019

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.