Steering:linkages

NHTSA recall 13V531000 · announced October 25, 2013 · filed by Spartan Motors, Inc. · 175 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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

• 2013 Spartan K2
• 2014 Spartan K2
• 2013 Spartan K3
• 2014 Spartan K3
• 2013 Spartan Metrostar
• 2013 Spartan Mm
• 2014 Spartan Mm

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.