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NHTSARecalled Oct 17, 2022 · #22V778000

Tie Rod Clamps Failure

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice