Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 243
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-04-10
- Owners notified
- 2021-06-04
Defect description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.