Recall 13V531000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 2013-2014 SPARTAN K3

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RECALL This recall affects up to 175 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 13V531000
Manufacturer Spartan Motors, Inc.
Vehicles Affected 175
Component STEERING:LINKAGES
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

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.

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