SteeringRecall 14V-829 · 2015 Spartan K3
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 14V-829 covers 32 2015 Spartan K3 for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V829000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 Chassis manufactured November 22, 2013, to October 28, 2014. The steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear.
The risk
Premature wear of the steering slip shaft may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14022.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 22, 2013 to October 28, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.