2014 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van Recall: Due to inadequately torqued fasteners, the driveshaft may disconnect
NHTSA campaign 15V249000 · Power Train · filed Apr 28, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V249000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.