2013 SPARTAN K2 RECALL - #13V531000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 SPARTAN K2 |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/27/2012 - 6/10/2013 |
| Recalled on |
11/7/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/2013 |
| # Affected |
175 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2013 SPARTAN K2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
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