Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V618000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-08-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V618000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-06
Owners notified
2021-07-12

Defect description

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
CUSTOM FIRE Spartan Gladiator2021 2020 2019
CUSTOM FIRE Spartan Metrostar2021 2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.