Spartan Gladiator: Steering — power steering fluid

Affects Spartan Gladiator · 2009–2014 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational