Recall 15V687000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID Defect in 2009-2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR

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RECALL This recall affects up to 2,038 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 15V687000
Manufacturer Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles Affected 2,038
Component STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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