Recall 13V531000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Report Date
20131025
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 SPARTAN K2
2013 SPARTAN K3
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR
2013 SPARTAN MM
2014 SPARTAN K2
2014 SPARTAN K3
2014 SPARTAN MM

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