CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR 2022: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V316000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN METROSTAR | 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
