NHTSA Campaign 21V618000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Issued by Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. · Reported Aug 6, 2021 · 8 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2019 8
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2020 8
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2021 8
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR 2019 8
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR 2020 8
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR 2021 8

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V618000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.