Hydraulic power assist: pumpRecall 21V-252 · Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 21V-252 covers 243 Spartan Fire vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V252000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.