Recall 21V618000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Defect in 2019-2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 8 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V618000 |
| Manufacturer | Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Consequence
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 22V316000 | 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | |
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