Recall 22V871000: 2021–2023 KME Panther
- Report received
- Nov 23, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 6vehicles
- Model years
- 2021–2023
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 KME Panther0 complaints
- 2022 KME Panther0 complaints
- 2023 KME Panther0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.