NHTSA Recall 22V871000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Marion Body Works Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V871000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22V-778 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 23, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 13, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. 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 both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
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 22V871000
| 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.