Recall
Spartan Fire Metrostar — 22V019000
NHTSA ID
22V019000
Make
Spartan Fire
Model
Metrostar
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-01-20
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
22
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
21V-899
Summary
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. 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
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-899.