Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V523000

Suspension: front

Spartan Motors USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-07-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V523000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
234
Reported to NHTSA
2019-07-12
Owners notified
2019-08-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
SPARTAN Gladiator2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
SPARTAN Metrostar2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.