Recall 13V182000: 2006–2011 Spartan K2, 2006–2011 Spartan K3, 2006–2010 Spartan MM
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 8, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 2,694
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Spartan K2
- 2007 Spartan K2
- 2008 Spartan K2
- 2009 Spartan K2
- 2010 Spartan K2
- 2011 Spartan K2
- 2006 Spartan K3
- 2007 Spartan K3
- 2008 Spartan K3
- 2009 Spartan K3
- 2010 Spartan K3
- 2011 Spartan K3
- 2006 Spartan MM
- 2007 Spartan MM
- 2008 Spartan MM
- 2009 Spartan MM
- 2010 Spartan MM
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V182000
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 24, 2013
- Components
- Steering (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology