CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles have front-drive steer axle fasteners that may loosen over time. If the fasteners loosen, the steer axle assembly joints can completely separate.
A steer axle separation can cause a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and have the repair completed promptly.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed May 10, 2023 can contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 23009. 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
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 202020222023 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2023 |