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