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Vehicle recall 22V879000 · November 29, 2022

Spartan Fire FC-94 and Metrostar

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
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 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 December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
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
22V879000
Reported to NHTSA
November 29, 2022
Filed by
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Owner notification
December 6, 2022
Vehicles potentially affected
20
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Recall 22V879000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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