2021–2023 Kme Panther, Kme Redundant Panther, Spartan Fire FC-94 +more: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V778000 · 225 units potentially affected · filed Oct 17, 2022
What's wrong
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Why it matters
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V778000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22007
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, Llc
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 225
- Report received
- Oct 17, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 2, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Panther 2021
- Kme Redundant Panther 2022, 2023
- Spartan Fire FC-94 2021, 2022, 2023
- Spartan Fire Gladiator 2021, 2022, 2023
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2021, 2022, 2023