NHTSA Recall 15V687000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V687000; Date: Oct. 21, 2015
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Spartan Gladiator; 2010 Spartan Gladiator; 2011 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 2,038
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Recall 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.
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