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.
Shyft Group – Steering may Unexpectedly Lock
| Report Received Date | 10/21/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V687000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 15025 |
| Potentially Affected | 2038 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V687000) |
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