Recall 15V687000: 2009–2014 Spartan Gladiator
- Report received
- Oct 21, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Potentially affected
- 2,038vehicles
- Model years
- 2009–2014
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 ER Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
Possible consequence
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on December 17, 2015. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.