Recall 22V778000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2021-2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
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 |
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94, 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, 2021 KME PANTHER, 2022 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, 2022 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, 2022 KME redundant PANTHER, 2022 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94, 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, 2023 KME redundant PANTHER, 2023 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94, 2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
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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 |