CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
- 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
The power steering pump may occasionally lose output power, causing reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist. Steering may feel suddenly heavy and harder to control.
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be especially careful and watch for changes in steering feel while driving.
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the power steering pumps free of charge. You can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 (Spartan recall number 16022). You should also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20102011201220132014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Spartan K3 | 20102011201220132014201520162017 |
| Spartan Metro Star | 20102011201220132014201520162017 |