Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V316000

Power train: axle assembly

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-05-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V316000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-09
Owners notified
2022-05-09

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 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
CUSTOM FIRE Spartan Gladiator2022 2021
CUSTOM FIRE Spartan Metrostar2022 2021
CUSTOM FIRE Spartan Metrostar RT2022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.