NHTSA Recall 22V778000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 225 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V778000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22007 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 17, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 2, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Safety risk
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V778000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Panther | 2021 |
| Kme Redundant Panther | 2022, 2023 |
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.