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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V812000

2014 Spartan Mm | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Mm | 2013 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan K3 — Steering: linkages

Published December 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 23, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V812000, published December 23, 2014. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2014 Spartan Mm | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Mm | 2013 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan K3 — Steering: linkages.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
MM
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2014 SPARTAN MM | 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN K2 | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN MM | 2013 SPARTAN K3 | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN K3 | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN K2 | 2014 SPARTAN K2 | 2013 SPARTAN MM | 2014 SPARTAN K3
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Spartan Mm | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Mm | 2013 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2014 Spartan K3 — Steering: linkages recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V812000 on December 23, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)