NHTSA campaign 13V481000

Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V481000

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.

Reported 09/30/2013

What can happen

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.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.