Steering wheel may loosen
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 13V481000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V481000?
NHTSA recall 13V481000 was issued by Shyft Group on September 30, 2013. It addresses: Steering wheel may loosen. The recall affects approximately 138 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V481000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13023. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.