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NHTSARecalled Sep 19, 2016 · #16V676000

Intermittent Power Steering Assist Loss

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Intermittent Power Steering Assist Loss
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2017 Emergency
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice