Spartan Gladiator, K2, K3, Metrostar and 1 more (2013-2015): Steering
Recall 14V812000 · Dec 23, 2014 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
277
vehicles affected
277
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V812000
- Date
- Dec 23, 2014
- Maker
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 277
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 15 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V812000?
5 models: Spartan Gladiator (2013-2015), Spartan K2 (2013-2015), Spartan K3 (2013-2015) and 2 more, about 277 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V812000?
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.
What can happen?
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.