Recall
Spartan Fire Metrostar — 22V778000
NHTSA ID
22V778000
Make
Spartan Fire
Model
Metrostar
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-10-17
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
225
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
22007
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.