Spartan Gladiator (2009-2014): Steering
Recall 15V687000 · Oct 21, 2015 · Spartan Motors USA
2,038
vehicles affected
2,038
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V687000
- Date
- Oct 21, 2015
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 2,038
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Power steering fluid; Steering
- Model years
- 2009-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V687000?
1 model: Spartan Gladiator (2009-2014), about 2,038 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.