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Spartan Fire recall 21-01

Spartan Fire calls it 21-01. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V103000 on Feb 22, 2021: steering on the 2019–2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 1 other Spartan Fire model, 73 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V1030002019–2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 1 other Spartan Fire modelSteeringFeb 22, 202173critical
Problem Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering. Risk Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Spartan Fire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21-01.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V103000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 21-01 is the number Spartan Fire assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V103000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 21-01 the same recall as 21V103000?

Yes. 21-01 is Spartan Fire’s own number for it; 21V103000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 21-01 cover?

2019–2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 1 other Spartan Fire model, 73 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 21-01 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.