2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Overview of the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
The 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94, potentially affecting up to 561 vehicles.
Recall 23V747000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V-631/TC...
View full details →Recall 22V871000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
View full details →Recall 22V879000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
View full details →Recall 22V879000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
View full details →Recall 22V879000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
View full details →Recall 22V778000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 21V899000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 260 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94.
Safety Rating for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
- 2021 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 (current)
- 2022 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — 0 complaints
- 2023 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — 0 complaints
- 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — 0 complaints
- 2025 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — 0 complaints
- 2026 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 — 0 complaints
Other SPARTAN FIRE Models
- SPARTAN FIRE COMMERCIAL — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE LADDER TOWER APPARATUS — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE LEGEND SERIES — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR RT — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR-X — 0 total complaints
- SPARTAN FIRE S-180 PUMPER — 0 total complaints