Custom Fire Apparatus (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.
Custom Fire Apparatus – Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
| Report Received Date | 08/06/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21V618000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 21V-252 |
| Potentially Affected | 8 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V618000) |
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