Recall 13V481000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 2011-2014 SPARTAN SB

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RECALL This recall affects up to 138 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 13V481000
Manufacturer Spartan Motors, Inc.
Vehicles Affected 138
Component STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

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.

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