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NHTSA recall 19V523000

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Spartan Gladiator and 1 more

Reported Jul 12, 2019234 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors USAMaker’s number 19015Built Oct 21, 2014 – Jun 10, 2019

The defect

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.

The risk

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.

Steering › Hydraulic power assist systemSuspension › Front

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Spartan Gladiator
2014201520162017201820192020
Spartan Metrostar
2014201520162017201820192020

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.