Custom Fire Recall 22V316000: Power Train, Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 22V316000 · announced May 9, 2022 · filed by Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. · 5 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator
- 2022 Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator
- 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar
- 2022 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar
- 2021 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar Rt
- 2022 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar Rt
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.