Recall 13V481000: 2011–2014 Spartan SB
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 30, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 138
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 School Bus Chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.
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
- 2011 Spartan SB
- 2013 Spartan SB
- 2014 Spartan SB
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V481000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13023
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 4, 2013
- Components
- Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (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