2019–2021 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator & 2019–2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
💥 The risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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
- 21V618000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 21V-252
- Manufacturer
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 12, 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.nhtsa.gov.