Vehicle recall 16V676000 · September 19, 2016
Spartan Gladiator, K3 and 1 more model
The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
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 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence
- An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
- 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
- 16V676000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 2016
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16022
- Owner notification
- October 11, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 264
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
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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