CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Problem
- Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Pressure can build inside the power steering pump on these Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. This can break the pump's shaft seal and cause a loss of power steering assist, making the vehicle harder to steer.
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to any change in steering effort and seek service promptly if steering feels noticeably harder than usual.
Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. You can also contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261, using recall number 21V-252. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 201920202021 |