Steering:linkages

NHTSA recall 14V812000 · announced December 23, 2014 · filed by Spartan Motors, Inc. · 277 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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 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

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