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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V182000

2008 Spartan K2 | 2009 Spartan K2 | 2010 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K2 | 2009 Spartan K3 | 2006 Spartan K3 | 2006 Spartan K2 | 2007 Spartan K2 | 2008 Spartan Mm | 2009 Spartan Mm | 2011 Spartan K3 | 2010 Spartan Mm | 2006 Spartan Mm | 2007 Spartan Mm | 2007 Spartan K3 | 2008 Spartan K3 | 2010 Spartan K3 — Steering

Published May 8, 2013 · Recall initiated: May 8, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V182000, published May 8, 2013. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2008 Spartan K2 | 2009 Spartan K2 | 2010 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K2 | 2009 Spartan K3 | 2006 Spartan K3 | 2006 Spartan K2 | 2007 Spartan K2 | 2008 Spartan Mm | 2009 Spartan Mm | 2011 Spartan K3 | 2010 Spartan Mm | 2006 Spartan Mm | 2007 Spartan Mm | 2007 Spartan K3 | 2008 Spartan K3 | 2010 Spartan K3 — Steering.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
K2
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2008 SPARTAN K2 | 2009 SPARTAN K2 | 2010 SPARTAN K2 | 2011 SPARTAN K2 | 2009 SPARTAN K3 | 2006 SPARTAN K3 | 2006 SPARTAN K2 | 2007 SPARTAN K2 | 2008 SPARTAN MM | 2009 SPARTAN MM | 2011 SPARTAN K3 | 2010 SPARTAN MM | 2006 SPARTAN MM | 2007 SPARTAN MM | 2007 SPARTAN K3 | 2008 SPARTAN K3 | 2010 SPARTAN K3
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Spartan K2 | 2009 Spartan K2 | 2010 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K2 | 2009 Spartan K3 | 2006 Spartan K3 | 2006 Spartan K2 | 2007 Spartan K2 | 2008 Spartan Mm | 2009 Spartan Mm | 2011 Spartan K3 | 2010 Spartan Mm | 2006 Spartan Mm | 2007 Spartan Mm | 2007 Spartan K3 | 2008 Spartan K3 | 2010 Spartan K3 — Steering recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V182000 on May 8, 2013. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: K2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)