NHTSA Recall 13V531000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V531000; Date: Oct. 25, 2013
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Spartan K2; 2014 Spartan K2; 2013 Spartan K3; 2014 Spartan K3; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan MM; 2014 Spartan MM
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 175
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 9, 2013
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