Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 22V-871 · Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles
Marion Body Works Inc. recall 22V-871 covers 6 Kme and Spartan Fire vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V871000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.