Recall
Spartan Gladiator — 15V687000
NHTSA ID
15V687000
Make
Spartan
Model
Gladiator
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2015-10-21
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Units Affected
2,038
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
15025
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.