Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 22V-879 · Spartan Fire vehicles
Alexis Fire Equipment Company recall 22V-879 covers 20 Spartan Fire vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V879000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 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 December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.