SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR 2020: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V899000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-01-03 2021-11-18 2021-11-19

Manufacturers Involved: Spartan Fire, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21016

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 260

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Fire, LLC "Spartan Fire" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 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 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.