SPARTAN FIRE — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-11-04

Marion Body Works Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, Metrostar vehicles have actuator issues

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-11-04
Manufacturer	Marion Body Works Inc.
Models affected	FC-94, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
Model year	2024-2025, 2024-2025, 2024-2025
Units affected	51
Defect	Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening._x000D_ A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
Recall number	25V758000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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