Spartan K2, K3, MM (2006-2011): Steering
Recall 13V182000 · May 8, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
2,694
vehicles affected
2,694
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V182000
- Date
- May 8, 2013
- Maker
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,694
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2006-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
What can happen
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 17 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V182000?
3 models: Spartan K2 (2006-2011), Spartan K3 (2006-2011), Spartan MM (2006-2010), about 2,694 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V182000?
Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners.
What can happen?
A loss of steering control may increase 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.