Spartan Fire Gladiator, Metrostar (2019-2021): Steering
Recall 21V458000 · Jun 17, 2021 · Marion Body Works Inc.
8
vehicles affected
8
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V458000
- Date
- Jun 17, 2021
- Maker
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Units affected
- 8
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Pump
- Model years
- 2019-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan 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.
What can happen
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Fire | Gladiator | 2019-2021 |
| Spartan Fire | Metrostar | 2019-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V458000?
2 models: Spartan Fire Gladiator (2019-2021), Spartan Fire Metrostar (2019-2021), about 8 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V458000?
Spartan dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-252.
What can happen?
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.