Spartan Fire, KME 2021–2023 Steering recall
Recalled November 23, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V871000 · Spartan Fire
Hazard
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
Units
6 units
Description
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. 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 both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
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 →