Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 22V-778 · Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 22V-778 covers 225 Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V778000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
The risk
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.
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
45%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.