2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan K3 | 2013 Spartan K2 — Steering: linkages
Published November 7, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 25, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V531000, published November 7, 2013 and initiated October 25, 2013. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan K3 | 2013 Spartan K2 — Steering: linkages.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- METROSTAR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN K3 | 2014 SPARTAN K2 | 2013 SPARTAN MM | 2014 SPARTAN MM | 2014 SPARTAN K3 | 2013 SPARTAN K2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan K3 | 2013 Spartan K2 — Steering: linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V531000 on November 7, 2013. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: METROSTAR.