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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 in certain 2021-2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles may fracture. A broken pinion can contact the brake drop hose, which may unintentionally engage the parking brake without the driver detecting it and without the brake lights activating. This increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Meritor will inspect the drive pinion and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 (Marion Body Works recall number 21V-899), and check your VIN for open recalls.
If you own one of these vehicles, schedule the inspection and repair as soon as possible, and have the work performed at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 20212022 |