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Vehicle recall 22V871000 · November 23, 2022

Spartan Fire FC-94, Spartan Fire Gladiator and 3 more models

The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
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
22V871000
Reported to NHTSA
November 23, 2022
Filed by
Marion Body Works Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
22V-778
Owner notification
December 13, 2022
Vehicles potentially affected
6
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Recall 22V871000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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