Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 738 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 16, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Spartan Tool, LLC recalls 2013–2014 Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 738, Sewer Jetter 740, Sewer Jetter 758

Recall number

15V151000

Brand / firm

Spartan Tool

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 88 units

Why it was recalled

If the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Spartan Tool, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sewer Jetters, model numbers 738, 740, and 758, manufactured November 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The trailer mounted Sewer Jetters may have their trailer hitch welds fail, and the trailer may detach from the tow vehicle.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hitch tubes with formed hitch tubes, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-435-3866.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.