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NHTSA Campaign 19V523000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Spartan Motors USA · Reported Jul 12, 2019 · 234 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2014 234
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2015 234
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2016 234
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2017 234
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2018 234
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2019 234
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2020 234
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2014 234
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2015 234
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2016 234
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2017 234
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2018 234
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2019 234
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2020 234

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V523000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.