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Spartan Fire · United States · High

Spartan Fire Gladiator, Metrostar +1 more: Steering — tie rod assembly

Affects Spartan Fire Gladiator, Metrostar, FC-94 · 2021–2023 — about 225 vehicles.

The hazard

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

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational