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2011-2014 Spartan SB recall: steering wheel/handle bar

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 30, 2013. It covers about 138 vehicles.

vehicles affected
138
reported
Sep 30, 2013
owners notified
Nov 4, 2013

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

What is wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 13V481000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V481000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2014 Spartan SB steering wheel/handle bar?

Yes. Recall 13V481000, reported on September 30, 2013, covers about 138 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V481000?

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.

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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