2014-2020 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: front
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on July 12, 2019. It covers about 234 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 234
- reported
- Jul 12, 2019
- owners notified
- Aug 20, 2019
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 19V523000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V523000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2020 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar front?
Yes. Recall 19V523000, reported on July 12, 2019, covers about 234 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V523000?
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.
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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