CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2022: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V316000

Make Model Year
CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-05-09 2022-05-09 2022-05-10

Manufacturers Involved: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21V-899

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.