The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V829000·Announced 2014-12-30

Spartan Recalls 2015 K3 Chassis Due to Steering Slip Shaft Wear

Spartan Motors is recalling 32 model year 2015 K3 Chassis vehicles because the steering slip shaft may prematurely wear, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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 slip shaft) that may increase the risk of a vehicle crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 Chassis vehicles manufactured between November 22, 2013, and October 28, 2014. The recall involves 32 vehicles in total.

The steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear. This premature wear may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14022. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
32

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 (1)

  • K3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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