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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Marion Body Works Inc.: Fire Trucks Recalled for Potential Steering Loss Due to Tie Rod Failure

Agency Publication Date: November 23, 2022
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Summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling 6 fire trucks, including certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther models. These vehicles may contain tie rod clamps that were improperly heat-treated, which can cause the clamps to break and the tie rods to separate. Owners of these fire trucks should contact Marion Body Works to have both tie rod clamps replaced by a dealer at no cost.

Risk

If the tie rod clamps fail, the tie rods can separate from the vehicle, leading to a sudden and complete loss of steering control. This failure significantly increases the risk of a crash during emergency or standard operation.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your fire truck is affected by checking for these specific models: 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, or KME Panther.
  2. Contact Marion Body Works' customer service at 1-715-754-5261 to verify if your specific unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free repair. Refer to Marion's recall number 22V-778.
  3. Bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have both tie rod clamps replaced free of charge.
  4. For additional questions or to report safety concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps free of charge.

How to: Contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261 to arrange for a free dealer replacement of both tie rod clamps.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator
Product: 2021-2023 Spartan Fire MetroStar
Product: 2021-2023 Spartan Fire FC-94
Product: 2021-2023 KME Panther

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V871000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Marion Body Works Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 6 vehicles(6% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 13, 2022
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 22V-778
Agency Last Updated: June 21, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response