2019–2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator & 2019–2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
💥 The risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
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
- 21V458000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 21V-252
- Manufacturer
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 24, 2021
- 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.nhtsa.gov.