2014–2020 Spartan Gladiator & 2014–2020 Spartan Metrostar recall: steering
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V523000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 19015
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Vehicles affected
- 234
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-543-5008
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 20, 2019
- Built
- Oct 21, 2014 – Jun 10, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.