Vehicle recall 23V192000 · March 23, 2023
Spartan Fire Gladiator and Metrostar
The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
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 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.
- Consequence
- Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V192000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2023
- Filed by
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23009
- Owner notification
- May 10, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Critical fasteners
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 (2020, 2022-2023): 2023, 2022, 2020
- Spartan Fire Metrostar (2023): 2023
Has your Spartan Fire been repaired?
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