What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2022603
- Recall date
- 21 October 2022
- Make
- Spartan, Kme
- Models
- Gladiator, Panther, FC-94, Metro Star
- Model years
- 2021 to 2023
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 44
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain emergency vehicles, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. This could cause a loss of steering control. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnSpartan Fire will notify the owners by mail and instruct you to contact Meritor to arrange for replacement of the tie rod end clamps.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2022603.