Recall
Spartan Sb — 13V481000
NHTSA ID
13V481000
Make
Spartan
Model
Sb
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2013-09-30
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
138
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
13023
Summary
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 School Bus Chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.