2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator — Steering: critical fasteners
Published March 24, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 23, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V192000, published March 24, 2023 and initiated March 23, 2023. Recalling firm: Spartan Fire, LLC; 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator — Steering: critical fasteners.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN FIRE
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Lot
- 2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2022 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | 2020 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator — Steering: critical fasteners recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V192000 on March 24, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN FIRE. Model: GLADIATOR.