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Campaign Details
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Defect Description
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 / Hazard
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
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.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles6
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.