Recall 15V211 affects 66 2015 Spartan K3 chassis for tag-axle hanger movement. Repair is free at any franchised Spartan dealer.
Spartan is recalling 66 2015 K3 chassis because the tag axle suspension hangers can move, letting the tag axle assembly shift off center. A shifted axle can suddenly affect handling and raise the risk of a crash; Spartan dealers will complete the repair free of charge once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The 2015 Spartan K3 is a chassis built to be completed as a motor home. At the rear, the tag axle is a non-powered axle that helps carry weight and keep the coach tracking straight. The suspension hangers are the mounting brackets that hold that axle's suspension in place against the chassis frame.
On affected K3 chassis, the suspension hanger mounting brackets do not have enough surface area to create the clamp load needed to hold the hangers still. Under normal road forces, the hangers can move instead of staying fixed. Once that happens, the tag axle assembly can shift off center from its intended position.
There is no warning sign before failure. The hanger movement can start before the driver feels a change from the rear suspension, so an affected chassis needs dealer inspection and repair rather than waiting for a symptom.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Spartan K3 | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 66 |
Not every 2015 Spartan K3 vehicle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the tag axle moves off center, handling can change suddenly and the crash risk increases. Suspension hanger movement can happen without warning, so treat unusual handling as a reason to slow down, pull over safely, and contact a Spartan dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Spartan K3 is included in this recall.
- Contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 to confirm when the free dealer repair is ready for your chassis.
- Ask about the tag-axle-hanger weld repair that secures the suspension hangers to the main frame and keeps the tag axle centered.
- Reference recall number 15V211 and Spartan recall 15001 when you call or schedule service.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop driving if the rear suspension feels unstable or the coach no longer tracks normally.
What happens at the repair
Spartan has not listed the final remedy as available yet. Once it opens, a Spartan technician will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame so the tag axle assembly stays centered. The dealer repair will be free under recall 15V211. Spartan has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same repair before the recall notice. Keep any paid repair paperwork and ask Spartan customer service how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 10, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V211?
Recall 15V211 covers 66 2015 Spartan K3 chassis with tag axle suspension hangers that can move and let the tag axle shift off center. If that happens, handling is affected and crash risk increases. Spartan dealers will weld the hangers to the main frame for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Spartan K3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 15V211. If it is, contact a Spartan dealer or Spartan customer service to arrange the tag axle hanger repair. Reference Spartan recall number 15001 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Spartan's recall remedy says dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame free of charge. Federal recall law also requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of predictable handling if the tag axle shifts off center. The NHTSA consequence for recall 15V211 says this increases crash risk. Until the repair is complete, confirm whether your VIN is included and ask Spartan for driving guidance tied to your chassis.
When did Spartan start this recall?
Spartan began recall 15V211 on April 17, 2015. Owner notices and dealer instructions were tied to that recall launch. If you own a 2015 Spartan K3 now and never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the free repair applies.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V211000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V211 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V211000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →