CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2021: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V618000

Make Model Year
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-12 2021-08-06 2021-08-09

Manufacturers Involved: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21V-252

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. "Custom Fire" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.