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NHTSA : 14V812000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles15

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.