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Spartan Gladiator Recall 14V812: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 14V812, reported December 23, 2014, 277 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V812Spartan Motors, Inc.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
Risk
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
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 Gladiator201320142015
Spartan K2201320142015
Spartan K3201320142015
Spartan Metro Star201320142015
Spartan MM201320142015