The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V192000·Announced 2023-03-23

Spartan Fire Recalls Gladiator and MetroStar Vehicles for Axle Fastener Issue

Spartan Fire is recalling certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles because front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, risking vehicle control loss.

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 (steer axle separation) that can result in a loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2020, 2022, and 2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, which can result in the complete separation of the axle assembly joints.

The separation of the steer axle assembly can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific dates or locations for the defect's occurrence are provided in the source text, but owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2023.

Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
12

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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