Vehicle recall 14V812000 · December 23, 2014
Spartan Gladiator, K2 and 3 more models
The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
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 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
- Consequence
- If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
- 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
- 14V812000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 2014
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14023
- Owner notification
- January 26, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 277
- 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 Gladiator (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan K2 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan K3 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan Metrostar (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan MM (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.