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Spartan K2 Recall 13V531: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 13V531, reported October 25, 2013, 175 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V531Spartan Motors, Inc.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
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.
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

Spartan K220132014
Spartan K320132014
Spartan Metro Star2013
Spartan MM20132014