CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 Spartan emergency vehicles may fracture. If the pinion breaks, it can contact the brake drop hose and unintentionally engage the parking brake without the driver detecting it, and the brake lights may not activate. This raises the risk of a crash.
An authorized dealer will inspect the rear axle and replace the differential carrier housing assembly if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2022. For questions, contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar | 20212022 |
| Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar RT | 20212022 |