Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V531000 Reported October 25, 2013

Steering linkage castle nuts may be loose

Q: What is recall 13V531000?

NHTSA recall 13V531000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 25, 2013. It addresses: Steering linkage castle nuts may be loose. The recall affects approximately 175 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Shyft Group · Steering · 175 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V531000

Manufacturer Campaign

13025

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

175

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 25, 2013

Completion Rate

82.86

Defect Summary

Spartan motors inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motor homes and one emergency response chassis. castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. if the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.

Safety Consequence

This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. the recall began on december 9, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 13V531000 or campaign 13025.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V531000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V531000?

NHTSA recall 13V531000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 25, 2013. It addresses: Steering linkage castle nuts may be loose. The recall affects approximately 175 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 13V531000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13025. 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.