NHTSA Recall 10V288000: Column (steering)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 340 vehicles. It affects 2008–2011 Spartan Mm.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V288000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10013 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | June 28, 2010 |
| Owner notification | July 16, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 recreation vehicle chassis manufactured from june 17, 2007 through march 15, 2010 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Safety risk
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10013.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V288000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.