2014 SPARTAN K3 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 |
2014 SPARTAN K3 |
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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 |
2014 SPARTAN K3 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2014 SPARTAN K3 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2014 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2014 SPARTAN K3 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2014 SPARTAN K3 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2014 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
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