Spartan Fire Metro Star and FC-94 Trucks Recalled for Steering Defect
Alexis Fire Equipment is recalling 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star and FC-94 fire trucks because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may fail, causing loss of steering.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can result in a sudden loss of steering and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star and FC-94 fire trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the steering linkages, specifically the tie rod assembly.
The tie rod clamps on these vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated. This defect can cause the clamps to fail, allowing the tie rods to separate. If the tie rods separate, the driver may experience a sudden loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, FC-94
- Brand
- SPARTAN FIRE
- Manufacturer
- Alexis Fire Equipment Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Trucks
- Affected units
- 20
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
- FC-94
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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