SPARTAN SB 2014: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V481000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN SB 2014
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.