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NHTSARecalled Dec 23, 2014 · #14V812000

Steering Linkage Fasteners may Loosen

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Steering Linkage Fasteners may Loosen
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2015 Gladiator
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice