2021–2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator, Spartan Fire Metrostar: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 22V019000 · 22 units potentially affected · filed Jan 20, 2022
What's wrong
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Why it matters
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-899.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V019000
- Manufacturer no.
- 21V-899
- Manufacturer
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 22
- Report received
- Jan 20, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jan 28, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Fire Gladiator 2021, 2022
- Spartan Fire Metrostar 2021, 2022