Vehicle recall 15V687000 · October 21, 2015
2009-2014 Spartan Gladiator
In the affected vehicles, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V687000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 2015
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15025
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,038
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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