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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Alexis Fire Equipment Company: Spartan Metro Star and FC-94 Fire Trucks Recalled for Steering Failure

Agency Publication Date: November 29, 2022
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Summary

Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling 20 of its 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star and FC-94 fire trucks due to a manufacturing defect in the steering system. The tie rod clamps on these vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause them to break and allow the tie rods to detach. Dealers will replace both affected tie rod clamps for all owners free of charge.

Risk

If the tie rod clamps fail and the tie rods separate, the driver will experience a sudden and complete loss of steering control. This significantly increases the risk of a crash, particularly during emergency response operations.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have an affected 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star or FC-94 fire truck in your fleet.
  2. Contact Alexis Fire Equipment Company customer service at 1-309-482-6121 to schedule a free repair.
  3. Arrange for an authorized dealer to replace both tie rod clamps at no cost to you.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free replacement of tie rod clamps

How to: Contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121 to have dealers replace both tie rod clamps free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star
Product: 2021-2023 Spartan FC-94

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V879000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 20 vehicles(20% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 6, 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
Agency Last Updated: February 13, 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