2015 Spartan K3 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 Chassis manufactured November 22, 2013, to October 28, 2014. The steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear.
💥 The risk
Premature wear of the steering slip shaft may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14022.
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
- 14V829000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 14022
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 32
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 3, 2015
- Built
- Nov 22, 2013 – Oct 28, 2014
- 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.