Recall 13V481000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Report Date

20130930

Component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 School Bus Chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.

Safety Consequence

The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	SPARTAN	SB
2013	SPARTAN	SB
2014	SPARTAN	SB

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.