CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2009-2014 Spartan Gladiator vehicles, built between January 5, 2010 and January 19, 2015, may have power steering fluid that overheats. When this happens, the steering can unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
If the steering locks, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should watch for any unexpected steering lock and contact the manufacturer if they have concerns.
The repair is free. Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a cooler to keep the steering fluid from overheating. Owners can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 200920102011201220132014 |
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