Report Date
May 9, 2022
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN GLADIATOR |
| 2021 | CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN METROSTAR |
| 2021 | CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN METROSTAR RT |
| 2022 | CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN GLADIATOR |
| 2022 | CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN METROSTAR |
| 2022 | CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN METROSTAR RT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.