Spartan K2, K3, Metrostar, MM (2013-2014): Steering
Recall 13V531000 · Oct 25, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
175
vehicles affected
175
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V531000
- Date
- Oct 25, 2013
- Maker
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 175
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 7 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V531000?
4 models: Spartan K2 (2013-2014), Spartan K3 (2013-2014), Spartan Metrostar (2013) and 1 more, about 175 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V531000?
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.
What can happen?
This may cause a loss of steering, 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.