NHTSA Campaign 23V192000
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Issued by Spartan Fire, LLC · Reported Mar 23, 2023 · 12 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2020 | 12 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2022 | 12 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2023 | 12 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2023 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V192000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.