NHTSA Recall 23V389000
Filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2023-06-01. An estimated 5 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.
Risk
Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.
Manufacturer campaign number: 23011
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.