The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V458000·Announced 2021-06-17

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

Marion Body Works is recalling 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar and Gladiator vehicles because the power steering pump shaft seal may break, causing loss of assist.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering failure) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar and Gladiator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the power steering pump where pressure may build up and break the shaft seal. This failure results in a loss of power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • METROSTAR
  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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