Spartan recalls 2014-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles with Koni shocks due to risk of steering fluid leak and loss of power steering assist. Owners must have shock bolts checked by dealers.
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Spartan is recalling certain 2014-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because the front shocks could separate, damaging the steering system and causing loss of power steering assist. This increases crash risk during normal driving.
The front shocks may separate from their upper mount, contacting and damaging the steering gear housing. This can cause a steering fluid leak, leading to loss of power steering assist and increased crash risk.
Owners of 2014-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles with Koni shocks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at higher risk during maneuvers requiring steering.
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2020 Spartan Gladiator or MetroStar with Koni shocks. The recall started August 20, 2019, and applies to vehicles with independent front suspension.
Call 1-800-543-5008 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer visit.
Dealers will install new shock bolts and shims if necessary at no cost to fix the issue.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.
The front shocks could separate from their upper mount, damaging the steering gear housing and causing a loss of power steering assist.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2014-2020 Spartan Gladiator or MetroStar with Koni shocks and independent front suspension.
Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 to schedule a free dealer visit for the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V523000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 19V523000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
