Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Front Shock Separation Recall
Spartan is recalling 2014-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because front shocks may separate, potentially causing a loss of power steering assist and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front shock separation) that can lead to loss of power steering assist and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The recall involves 234 vehicles.
The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. A loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Category
- Vehicle — Emergency Response
- Affected units
- 234
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GLADIATOR
- METROSTAR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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