NHTSA Recall 13V481000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 138 vehicles. It affects 2011–2014 Spartan Sb.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V481000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13023 |
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | September 30, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 School Bus Chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V481000
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.