Spartan Fire – Steer Axle Fasteners May Come Loose

Spartan Fire (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.


Report Received Date 03/23/2023
NHTSA ID 23V192000
Consequence Summary Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 23009
Potentially Affected 12
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V192000)

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