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NHTSARecalled May 9, 2022 · #22V316000

Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice