SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR 2021: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V103000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-15 2021-02-22 2021-02-23

Manufacturers Involved: Spartan Fire, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21-01

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 73

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Fire, LLC "Spartan Fire" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.

Consequence

Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21-01.

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.safercar.gov.