Vehicle recall 21V103000 · February 22, 2021
Spartan Fire Gladiator and Metrostar
The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
- Consequence
- Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21-01.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V103000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 22, 2021
- Filed by
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21-01
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 73
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Critical fasteners; Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Fire Gladiator (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
- Spartan Fire Metrostar (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
Has your Spartan Fire been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan Fire dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.