The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V103000·Announced 2021-02-22

Spartan Fire Recalls 2019-2021 Gladiator and Metrostar Vehicles for Steering Defect

Spartan Fire is recalling 2019-2021 Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles because steering gear mounting bolts may loosen, causing difficulty steering.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a structural vehicle component (steering gear mounting bolts) that can lead to loss of steering control, meeting the rubric criteria for a structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out. This condition can result in difficulty steering or the inability to steer in both directions, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Spartan Fire. Dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
73

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GLADIATOR
  • METROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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