SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2015: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V812000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-26 2014-12-23 2014-12-23

Production Dates: 2012-11-28 - 2013-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14023

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 277

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.