Spartan K3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2010–2017 Spartan K3, Gladiator, Metrostar

Recall number

16V676000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 264 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.