Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #15V687000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V687000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2009-2014 er gladiator and metrostar vehicles manufactured january 5, 2010, to january 19, 2015 Includes 2,038 affected units, Steering may Unexpectedly Lock, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2014 er gladiator and metrostar vehicles manufactured january 5, 2010, to january 19, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
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.