Recall
Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar — 22V316000
NHTSA ID
22V316000
Make
Custom Fire
Model
Spartan Metrostar
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2022-05-09
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
21V-899
Summary
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.
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
Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar
Model Years: 2021