2019–2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator & 2019–2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
💥 The risk
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21-01.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V103000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 21-01
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 73
- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 15, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.