NHTSA Recall 14V812000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V812000; Date: Dec. 23, 2014
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan K2; 2014 Spartan K2; 2015 Spartan K2; 2013 Spartan K3; 2014 Spartan K3; 2015 Spartan K3; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2014 Spartan Metrostar; 2015 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan MM; 2014 Spartan MM; 2015 Spartan MM
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 277
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
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: Jan 26, 2015
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