Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 13V-481 · 2011–2014 Spartan SB
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-481 covers 138 2011–2014 Spartan SB for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 42% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V481000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 21, 2010 to September 18, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.