The worst 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 problems
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Recalls 5
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay the park brake setting after engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
- Risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty inversion valve, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1‑715‑294‑2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 23V‑631/TC 2023-512.
Recall number 23V747000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Metro Star, FC-94 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 December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1‑309‑482‑6121.
Recall number 22V879000 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94, and KME Panther emergency vehicles. 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 the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire's customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 22007.
Recall number 22V778000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.
Recall number 21V899000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles with cab tilt crossbar tubes that may crack adjacent to...
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars...
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor...
- This service bulletin is about potential that the Reyco front IFS cradle may experience a crack in the...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram
- This service bulletin is about potential for crack at the engine cutout area of the frame rail flanges and...
- This service bulletin is about changes based on new product testing to improve steering geometry and...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram.
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace the front lower shock mount and bolt.
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Is the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2021 Spartan Fire FC-94 have?
5 recalls, covering parking brake, steering and power train.
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