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
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 (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
- 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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