SPARTAN FIRE METRO STAR 2013: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : SPARTAN FIRE | Model : METRO STAR | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-09-27 - 2013-06-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V531000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-12-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-10-25 | Date Added to Database: 2013-11-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13025 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 175 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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