A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253700-spartan-k3-2010-recall-steering · Recall date August 5, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V182000
“SPARTAN K3 (2010) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 5, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253700-spartan-k3-2010-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 13V182000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V182000).
Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan Motors, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V182000 — Spartan Motors, Inc. SPARTAN K3 (2010) recall — Steering Hello, I own a SPARTAN K3 (2010) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 13V182000 from Spartan Motors, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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