Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #13V531000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V531000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2013-2014 k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motor homes and one emergency response chassis Includes 175 affected units, Steering Linkage Castle Nuts may be Loose, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2014 k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motor homes and one emergency response chassis
Defect Summary
Spartan motors inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motor homes and one emergency response chassis. castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. if the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. the recall began on december 9, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.