2013-2014 Spartan K2, Spartan K3 and others recall: linkages

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 25, 2013. It covers about 175 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 175
reported: Oct 25, 2013
owners notified: Dec 9, 2013
related complaints: 1

Steering: linkages

What is wrong: Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Risk: This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.

Recall number 13V531000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

Questions about recall 13V531000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Spartan K2, Spartan K3 and others linkages?

Yes. Recall 13V531000, reported on October 25, 2013, covers about 175 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V531000?

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Spartan K2?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history