SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V687000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-07 2015-10-21 2015-10-21

Production Dates: 2010-01-05 - 2015-01-19

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15025

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2038

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.