Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3
— Recall Campaign #16V676000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 264 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V676000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 19, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V676000 |
| Units affected: | 264 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.