2021–2022 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator, Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar, Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar RT: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 22V316000 · 5 units potentially affected · filed May 9, 2022
What's wrong
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT emergency vehicles. 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
Dealers will inspect and replace the differential carrier housing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
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
- 22V316000
- Manufacturer no.
- 21V-899
- Manufacturer
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 5
- Report received
- May 9, 2022
- Owner letters
- May 9, 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
- Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator 2021, 2022
- Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar 2021, 2022
- Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar RT 2021, 2022