Power Train:axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 21V899000 · announced November 18, 2021 · filed by Spartan Fire, Llc · 260 units affected

The problem

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Spartan Fire Fc-94
• 2022 Spartan Fire Fc-94
• 2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator
• 2020 Spartan Fire Metrostar
• 2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar
• 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.