2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2017 Spartan Metrostar | 2018 Spartan Metrostar — Suspension: front
Published July 15, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 12, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V523000, published July 15, 2019 and initiated July 12, 2019. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2017 Spartan Metrostar | 2018 Spartan Metrostar — Suspension: front.
What's the hazard
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
What to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2019 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2018 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2017 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2019 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2018 SPARTAN METROSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2017 Spartan Metrostar | 2018 Spartan Metrostar — Suspension: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V523000 on July 15, 2019. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
What should I do if I have this product?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.