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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V778📅 Oct 17, 2022

2021–2023 Spartan Fire FC-94 & 2021–2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator + 3 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
22V778000
Manufacturer recall #
22007
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Vehicles affected
225
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 2, 2022
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V778 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V778?

2021–2023 Spartan Fire FC-94 & 2021–2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator + 3 more. 225 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized KME dealer to book the free repair.