Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #13V182000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V182000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2006-2011 k2, and k3 and 2006-2010 mm motorhome chassis manufactured july 20, 2005, through december 17, 2010 Includes 2,694 affected units, Steering Bracket Detachment/Possible Steering Loss, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2011 k2, and k3 and 2006-2010 mm motorhome chassis manufactured july 20, 2005, through december 17, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V182000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2013-05-08T00:00:00
Subject: Steering bracket detachment/possible steering loss
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 2,694

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xa2e_pi62_9s89
NHTSA ID: 13V182000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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