Recall 21V899000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20211118
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2020 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2021 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | FC-94 |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR |
| 2022 | SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.