2021-2023 Kme Panther, Kme Redundant Panther and others recall: tie rod assembly
Marion Body Works Inc. reported this safety recall on November 23, 2022. It covers about 6 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6
- reported
- Nov 23, 2022
- owners notified
- Dec 13, 2022
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 22V871000
Affected vehicles
- Kme Panther 2021 2021
- Kme Redundant Panther 2022-2023 20222023
- Spartan Fire FC-94 2021-2023 202120222023
- Spartan Fire Gladiator 2021-2023 202120222023
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2021-2023 202120222023
Questions about recall 22V871000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Kme Panther, Kme Redundant Panther and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 22V871000, reported on November 23, 2022, covers about 6 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V871000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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