6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-11-25
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.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-10-17
Description
Spartan fire, llc (spartan fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 gladiator, metrostar, fc-94, and kme panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 2, 2022. Owners may contact spartan fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan fire's number for this recall is 22007.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2023-03-09
Description
Spartan fire llc (spartan fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 gladiator, metro star, fc-94 and kme panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (tcm) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Consequence
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 17, 2023. Owners may contact spartan fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan fire's number for this recall is 23007.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Posted on: 2023-03-09
Description
Spartan fire llc (spartan fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 gladiator, metro star, fc-94 and kme panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (tcm) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Consequence
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 27, 2023. Owners may contact spartan fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan fire's number for this recall is 23007.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Posted on: 2023-03-09
Description
Spartan fire llc (spartan fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 gladiator, metro star, fc-94 and kme panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (tcm) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Consequence
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 27, 2023. Owners may contact spartan fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan fire's number for this recall is 23007.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Posted on: 2023-03-09
Description
Spartan fire llc (spartan fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 gladiator, metro star, fc-94 and kme panther firetrucks. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (tcm) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Consequence
A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 27, 2023. Owners may contact spartan fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan fire's number for this recall is 23007.
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.nhtsa.gov.