Spartan Fire, KME 2021–2023 Steering recall
Recalled October 17, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V778000 · Spartan Fire
Hazard
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.
Units
225 units
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Spartan Fire FC-94 · Spartan Fire GLADIATOR · Spartan Fire METROSTAR · Spartan Fire PANTHER · Spartan Fire redundant PANTHER
Manufacturer(s)
Spartan Fire, LLC · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →