Recall
Spartan Fire Metrostar — 22V879000
NHTSA ID
22V879000
Make
Spartan Fire
Model
Metrostar
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-11-29
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
20
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
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 December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.