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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION
- Problem
- Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The pump shift solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
- Risk
- A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-329.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain emergency fire vehicles have a pump shift solenoid that can corrode internally. When this happens, power to the pump control module can be lost, which may cause a loss of water pressure needed for fighting fires.
A loss of water pressure during firefighting operations increases the risk of injury to firefighters and others at the scene. Affected vehicles are certain 2009 through 2012 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar models, as described in the recall notice.
Owners can have the solenoids replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021, and you can contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261, referencing recall 21V-329. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021 |