NHTSA recall campaign
24V507000
ManufacturerSpartan Fire, LLCReported2024-07-02Affected48 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Gladiator, 2024-2025 Metro Star and 2024 KME Panther vehicles equipped with certain independent front suspension assemblies. The lower control arm retention bolts could become brittle and break after being tightened.
Risk
A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan Fire will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24010.
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