NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V687000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Published October 21, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 21, 2015
What's the hazard
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 ER Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
What to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on December 17, 2015. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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