CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
- Problem
- Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2024 Spartan Fire Metro Star vehicles. A missing mechanical stop may allow the cab tilt cylinder to be overextended.
- Risk
- Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A mechanical stop is missing on the cab tilt cylinder, which may allow the cylinder to overextend. This can cause the cab to drop unexpectedly.
A sudden cab drop increases the risk of injury to people working near or on the vehicle. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
Authorized dealers will inspect the cab tilt cylinder and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2025. You can also contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Marion Body Works Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 |
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