Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator
— Recall Campaign #22V778000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 225 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V778000
| Manufacturer: | Spartan Fire, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V778000 |
| Units affected: | 225 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.