NHTSA Campaign 22V871000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by Marion Body Works Inc. · Reported Nov 23, 2022 · 6 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PANTHER | 2021 | 6 |
| KME | REDUNDANT PANTHER | 2022 | 6 |
| KME | REDUNDANT PANTHER | 2023 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2021 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2022 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 | 2023 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2021 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2022 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2023 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2021 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2022 | 6 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2023 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V871000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.