NHTSA Recall 22V316000
Filed by Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.. Component: Power Train. Reported 2022-05-09. An estimated 5 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 21V-899
Notes
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.