Steering
NHTSA recall 13V182000 · announced May 8, 2013 · filed by Spartan Motors, Inc. · 2,694 units affected
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
The risk
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2006 Spartan K2
- 2007 Spartan K2
- 2008 Spartan K2
- 2009 Spartan K2
- 2010 Spartan K2
- 2011 Spartan K2
- 2006 Spartan K3
- 2007 Spartan K3
- 2008 Spartan K3
- 2009 Spartan K3
- 2010 Spartan K3
- 2011 Spartan K3
- 2006 Spartan Mm
- 2007 Spartan Mm
- 2008 Spartan Mm
- 2009 Spartan Mm
- 2010 Spartan Mm
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.