SPARTAN SB 2013: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V481000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | SB | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-11-04 | 2013-09-30 | 2013-10-24 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-21 - 2013-09-18
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13023
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 138
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors Chassis "Spartan Chassis" is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 School Bus Chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.
The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.
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.
