The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V879000·Announced 2022-11-29

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

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 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
Hazard
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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