2006-2011 Spartan K2, Spartan K3 and others recall: steering

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 8, 2013. It covers about 2,694 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,694
reported: May 8, 2013
owners notified: Jun 24, 2013

Steering

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 13V182000

Affected vehicles

Spartan K2 2006-2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Spartan K3 2006-2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Spartan MM 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Questions about recall 13V182000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2011 Spartan K2, Spartan K3 and others steering?

Yes. Recall 13V182000, reported on May 8, 2013, covers about 2,694 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V182000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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