Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V687000 Reported October 21, 2015

Steering may unexpectedly lock

Q: What is recall 15V687000?

NHTSA recall 15V687000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 21, 2015. It addresses: Steering may unexpectedly lock. The recall affects approximately 2,038 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Shyft Group · N/A · 2,038 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V687000

Manufacturer Campaign

15025

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,038

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 21, 2015

Completion Rate

42.34

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 15V687000 or campaign 15025.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V687000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V687000?

NHTSA recall 15V687000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 21, 2015. It addresses: Steering may unexpectedly lock. The recall affects approximately 2,038 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V687000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15025. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.