Spartan Recalls 2013-2015 Motorhomes Due to Steering Linkage Defect
Spartan Motors is recalling 277 model year 2013-2015 motorhomes and chassis cabs because steering linkage castle nuts may loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage separation) that results in a loss of steering control, which the source text states increases the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs. The vehicles were manufactured between November 28, 2012, and October 15, 2013. The recall involves 277 vehicles.
The defect involves the castle nuts for the steering linkage, which may loosen. If these nuts loosen, the steering linkage may separate. If the steering linkage separates, the driver would lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN K2, MM, METROSTAR, GLADIATOR
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Affected units
- 277
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (5)
- K2
- MM
- METROSTAR
- GLADIATOR
- K3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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