# Service bulletin TSB23\-260\-001 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10249131 - Published by NHTSA: 2024\-01\-22 - Manufacturer's number: TSB23\-260\-001 - Manufacturer's date: 2023\-12\-11 - NHTSA component: STEERING ## NHTSA's summary This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10249131-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10249131-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Steering ## Vehicles listed - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN ADV - 2008 to 2018 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE - 2008 to 2016 SPARTAN AERIAL - 2011 to 2016 SPARTAN ALTERED CHASSIS CABS - 2008 to 2009 SPARTAN AMB - 2009 to 2010 SPARTAN APG - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN BEY - 2008 to 2018 SPARTAN BIG EASY - 2011 SPARTAN BUS - 2011 SPARTAN CHASSIS - 2014 to 2015 SPARTAN DEFENSE DEPT. CHASSIS CAB - 2008 SPARTAN DIA - 2008 to 2018 SPARTAN DIAMOND - 2008 SPARTAN DP - 2013 to 2015 SPARTAN DR - 2013 SPARTAN FORCE - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN FUR - 2008 to 2017 SPARTAN FURION - 2009 to 2010 SPARTAN FURION R/T - 2008 to 2023 SPARTAN GLADIATOR - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN GLC - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN GLD - 2008 to 2009 SPARTAN GLE - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN GLS - 2018 to 2024 SPARTAN K1 - 2008 to 2024 SPARTAN K2 - 2008 to 2024 SPARTAN K3 - 2017 to 2024 SPARTAN K4 - 2008 SPARTAN ME - 2010 to 2011 SPARTAN METRO STAR - 2008 to 2023 SPARTAN METROSTAR - 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR\-X - 2008 to 2012 SPARTAN MG - 2008 to 2023 SPARTAN MM - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN MMP 100 - 2008 to 2018 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN STAR - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN MTR - 2008 to 2011 SPARTAN NG - 2008 to 2011 SPARTAN NVS - 2013 to 2015 SPARTAN NVS - 2008 to 2009 SPARTAN RMA 103 - 2008 to 2009 SPARTAN RMA 75 - 2008 to 2011 SPARTAN RMP 100 - 2011 to 2017 SPARTAN SB - 2008 SPARTAN SG - 2012 SPARTAN SPARTAN FORCE - 2008 SPARTAN SU - 2010 to 2011 SPARTAN SU - 2010 to 2018 SPARTAN SV - 2008 to 2010 SPARTAN TDA - 2008 to 2018 SPARTAN TR\-1 - 2010 to 2014 SPARTAN ERV ER K2 - 2017 to 2018 SPARTAN ERV ER K3 - 2014 to 2016 SPARTAN ERV LEGEND - 2014 to 2016 SPARTAN ERV STAR - 2008 to 2012 SPARTAN ERV STAR SERIES - 2021 to 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC\-94 - 2009 to 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR - 2020 to 2024 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR - 2020 SPARTAN FIRE LADDER TOWER APPARATUS - 2009 to 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR - 2020 to 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR - 2013 to 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR RT - 2020 to 2022 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR RT - 2013 to 2019 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR\-X - 2020 to 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR\-X - 2019 to 2023 SPARTAN FIRE S\-180 PUMPER - 2011 to 2017 SPARTAN MOTORS TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS CAB - 2013 to 2014 SPARTAN TOOL SEWER JETTER 738 - 2013 to 2014 SPARTAN TOOL SEWER JETTER 740 - 2013 to 2014 SPARTAN TOOL SEWER JETTER 758 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [23V192000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V192000.md), 2023-03-23: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS - [22V879000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V879000.md), 2022-11-29: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY - [22V871000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V871000.md), 2022-11-23: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY - [22V778000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V778000.md), 2022-10-17: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY - [21V458000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V458000.md), 2021-06-17: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP - [21V252000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V252000.md), 2021-04-10: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP - [21V103000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V103000.md), 2021-02-22: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [TSB24\-260\-001](/bulletins/11008087.md), 2024-09-28, Service bulletin: STEERING. This service bulletin is about certain steering column boots potentially adhering to the steering column shaft causing damage to the boot and instructions on how to modify the steering column boot. - [CSB23\-260\-003](/bulletins/10237770.md), 2023-06-13, Service bulletin: STEERING. This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and reliability and provides instructions to replace bracket, steering arm, hose, install reinforcement, and relocate air dryer and governor. - [CSB23\-260\-002](/bulletins/10237769.md), 2023-06-13, Service bulletin: STEERING. This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and reliability and provides instructions to replace bracket, steering arm, hose and install reinforcement. - [CSB23\-260\-001](/bulletins/10237768.md), 2023-06-13, Service bulletin: STEERING. This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and reliability and provides instructions to replace bracket, steering arm and hose. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10249131](/v1/bulletins/10249131) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20TSB23-260-001&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10249131&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20TSB23-260-001)