Steering: linkagesRecall 13V-531 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-531 covers 175 Spartan vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V531000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 September 27, 2012 to June 10, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.