Vehicle recall 21V458000 · June 17, 2021
Spartan Fire Gladiator and Metrostar
Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V458000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21V-252
- Owner notification
- June 24, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
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?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.