Recall 22V778000: 2021 KME Panther, 2022–2023 KME Redundant Panther, 2021–2023 Spartan Fire FC-94 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 17, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 225
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 KME Panther
- 2022 KME Redundant Panther
- 2023 KME Redundant Panther
- 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94
- 2022 Spartan Fire FC-94
- 2023 Spartan Fire FC-94
- 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator
- 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator
- 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator
- 2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar
- 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar
- 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V778000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22007
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 2, 2022
- Components
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology