Recall 22V879000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20221129
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 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 December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2023 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.