Spartan Metro Star, Gladiator: Steering

Affects Spartan Metro Star, Gladiator · 2020–2021 — about 35 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain fire trucks, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Spartan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your fire truck to a dealer to replace the power steering pump.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

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