Vehicle recall 13V531000 · October 25, 2013
Spartan K2, K3 and 2 more models
Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
- Consequence
- This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V531000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 2013
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13025
- Owner notification
- December 9, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 175
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan K2 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Spartan K3 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Spartan Metrostar (2013): 2013
- Spartan MM (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.