Custom Fire recall: Steering
What is wrong
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
What could happen
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
Vehicles covered
- Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator 2019–2021
- Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar 2019–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V618000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 6, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 12, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Custom Fire recall: Power train May 9, 2022
- Custom Fire recall: Equipment Aug 10, 2021
- Custom Fire recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 9, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.