Report Date
Mar 23, 2023
Component
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020, 2022 and 2023 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
Safety Consequence
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23009.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 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.