Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #14V812000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V812000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2013-2015 gladiator, k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured november 28, 2012, to october 15, 2013 Includes 277 affected units, Steering Linkage Fasteners may Loosen, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 gladiator, k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured november 28, 2012, to october 15, 2013

Defect Summary

Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured november 28, 2012, to october 15, 2013. the castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V812000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2014-12-23T00:00:00
Subject: Steering linkage fasteners may loosen
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 277

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14023
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured november 28, 2012, to october 15, 2013. the castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
Consequence Summary: If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.65

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SID: row-dsdc-tp2u~53ke
NHTSA ID: 14V812000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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