SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
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
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.
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
