NHTSA Recall 19V523000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Suspension. Reported 2019-07-12. An estimated 234 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 19015
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator
- 2016 Spartan Gladiator
- 2017 Spartan Gladiator
- 2018 Spartan Gladiator
- 2019 Spartan Gladiator
- 2020 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar
- 2016 Spartan Metrostar
- 2017 Spartan Metrostar
- 2018 Spartan Metrostar
- 2019 Spartan Metrostar
- 2020 Spartan Metrostar