NHTSA Recall 16V676000: Pump (steering)
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 264 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V676000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16022 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP |
| Report received | September 19, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 11, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V676000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Gladiator | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Spartan K3 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.