Recall 22V778000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2021-2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR

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RECALL This recall affects up to 225 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 22V778000
Manufacturer Spartan Fire, LLC
Vehicles Affected 225
Component STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Safety Consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.

Related Recalls for SPARTAN FIRE

Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
25V910000 2015 SPARTAN FIRE STAR SERIES EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS 311
25V758000 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 51
25V584000 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 1,261
24V799000 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER 50
24V453000 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 17
24V507000 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM 48
24V323000 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS 100
24V181000 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42
23V818000 2020 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 22
23V808000 2021 SPARTAN FIRE S-180 PUMPER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 69
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