SPARTAN K2 2008: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V182000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN K2 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-24 2013-05-08 2013-05-08

Production Dates: 2005-07-20 - 2010-12-17

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2694

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors Chassis "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.

Consequence

A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.

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.