Steering:critical Fasteners

NHTSA recall 23V192000 · announced March 23, 2023 · filed by Spartan Fire, Llc · 12 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.