KME PANTHER 2022: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V871000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PANTHER | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-11-23 | 2022-11-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22V-778
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
