NHTSA recall 15V687000
Steering
Spartan Gladiator
Reported Oct 21, 20152,038 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors USAMaker’s number 15025Built Jan 5, 2010 – Jan 19, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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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