2020–2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, Spartan Fire Metrostar: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 23V192000 · 12 units potentially affected · filed Mar 23, 2023
What's wrong
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020, 2022 and 2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
Why it matters
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23009.
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
- 23V192000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23009
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, Llc
- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 12
- Report received
- Mar 23, 2023
- Owner letters
- May 10, 2023
- 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 Gladiator 2020, 2022, 2023
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2023