Steering: linkagesRecall 14V-812 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 14V-812 covers 277 Spartan vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V812000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
The risk
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 28, 2012 to October 15, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.