Report Date
Feb 22, 2021
Component
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2019 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2020 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2020 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.