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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Spartan Fire, LLC: Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther Vehicles Recalled for Steering Failure

Agency Publication Date: October 17, 2022
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Summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling 225 emergency vehicles, including 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther models. The tie rod clamps on these vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, which can cause them to fail. If the clamps fail, the tie rods can separate, leading to a sudden loss of steering control. Owners should contact an authorized dealer to have the tie rod clamps replaced free of charge.

Risk

The tie rod clamps can break due to improper heat treatment, allowing the tie rods to detach from the steering system. This causes an immediate loss of steering capability, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your emergency vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, or KME Panther.
  2. Contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400 to verify if your specific VIN is included in this recall (reference recall number 22007).
  3. Schedule a free appointment with an authorized dealer to have the tie rod clamps replaced.
  4. For additional information, 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

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free replacement of tie rod clamps.

How to: Contact Spartan Fire customer service or an authorized dealer to arrange for the free replacement of the affected 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 Spartan Fire KME Panther

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V778000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
Sold By: Authorized dealers
Units Affected: 225 vehicles(225% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 2, 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 #: 22007
Agency Last Updated: December 7, 2022

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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 ยท Raw API Response