2021–2023 Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Metrostar: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V879000 · 20 units potentially affected · filed Nov 29, 2022
What's wrong
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 fire trucks. 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 both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
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
- 22V879000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Alexis Fire Equipment Company
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 20
- Report received
- Nov 29, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 6, 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
- Spartan Fire FC-94 2021, 2022, 2023
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2021, 2022, 2023