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.
Shyft Group – Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs
| Report Received Date | 09/19/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V647000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 18027 |
| Potentially Affected | 4 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V647000) |
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