CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 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 or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.
- 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
The rear axle drive pinion on certain emergency vehicles may fracture. A broken pinion can contact the brake drop hose, which may unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights.
This increases the risk of a crash, since unexpected braking or brake light activation can surprise other drivers and affect control of the vehicle. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and have the work done promptly.
The remedy is free. Meritor will inspect the drive pinion and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letter mailed January 3, 2022, and can contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 (recall number 21016). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire FC-94 | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 202020212022 |
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 202020212022 |