NHTSA Recall 24V507000
Filed by Spartan Fire, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 2024-07-02. An estimated 48 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 24010
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.