Recall 14V812000: 2013–2015 Spartan MM and 4 other models
- Report received
- Dec 23, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 277vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan K21 complaints
- 2014 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2015 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2013 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2014 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2015 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan MM0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan MM0 complaints
- 2015 Spartan MM0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.