2006–2011 Spartan K2 & 2006–2011 Spartan K3 + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V182000
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,694
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-855-589-9836
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 24, 2013
- Built
- Jul 20, 2005 – Dec 17, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.