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Spartan castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.

NHTSA campaign 14V-812 · Reported December 23, 2014 · 277 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Spartan Gladiator, K2, K3 and Metrostar
VEHICLES AFFECTED
277
REMEDY
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported a problem with the steering linkages. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-812.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013–2015Spartan Gladiator
2013–2015Spartan K2
2013–2015Spartan K3
2013–2015Spartan Metrostar

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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