CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21-01.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Steering gear mounting bolts in certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles may become loose and back out. This can cause difficulty steering, and in some cases the inability to steer in both directions.
Losing steering control significantly increases the risk of a crash. If you own one of these vehicles, stop driving it as little as necessary until the repair is made, and contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 with any questions.
Spartan Fire will notify owners directly, and authorized dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 201920202021 |