Recall 22V871000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20221123
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
12 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2022 | KME | redundant PANTHER |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2023 | KME | redundant PANTHER |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.