Recall 22V019000: 2021–2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2021–2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 20, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 22
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. 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.
The fix
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion Body Works number for this recall is 21V-899.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator
- 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator
- 2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar
- 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V019000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21V-899
- Manufacturer
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 28, 2022
- Components
- Power train:axle assembly (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology