Steering: critical fastenersRecall 23V-192 · Spartan Fire vehicles
Spartan Fire, LLC recall 23V-192 covers 12 Spartan Fire vehicles for a steering: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020, 2022 and 2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
The risk
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23009.
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.