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NHTSA Recall 21V252000: Pump (steering)

Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 243 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan Fire Gladiator.

243
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (June 4)
NHTSA campaign21V252000
Manufacturer campaign21006
ComponentSTEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP
Report receivedApril 10, 2021
Owner notificationJune 4, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V252000

Make and modelModel years
Spartan Fire Gladiator2019, 2020, 2021
Spartan Fire Metrostar2019, 2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.