CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
- Risk
- Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain fire trucks have tie rod clamps that may have been improperly heat-treated. Over time these clamps can fail, allowing the steering tie rods to separate.
If a tie rod separates, the vehicle can suddenly lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should have their trucks inspected and repaired as soon as possible.
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed December 13, 2022 can contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 (recall number 22V-778). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Panther | 2021 |
|---|---|
| KME Redundant Panther | 20222023 |
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 202120222023 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 202120222023 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 202120222023 |