2009-2014 Spartan Gladiator recall: power steering fluid
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on October 21, 2015. It covers about 2,038 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,038
- reported
- Oct 21, 2015
- owners notified
- Nov 7, 2016
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V687000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V687000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2014 Spartan Gladiator power steering fluid?
Yes. Recall 15V687000, reported on October 21, 2015, covers about 2,038 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V687000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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