NHTSA recall 13V481000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Spartan SB
Reported Sep 30, 2013138 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors, Inc.Maker’s number 13023Built Dec 21, 2010 – Sep 18, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.