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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V531000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2013-10-25T00:00:00
Subject: Steering linkage castle nuts may be loose
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 175

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13025
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.86

Metadata

SID: row-3byt_5tkr-48c5
NHTSA ID: 13V531000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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