Campaign 13V-481

Nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened

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Defect 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 13V481000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 13V-481
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
SpartanSB2011 to 20140
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.