Recall 22V316000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2021-2022 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 5 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V316000 |
| Manufacturer | Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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 Consequence
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.
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.
Related Recalls for CUSTOM FIRE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V316000 | 2023 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR RT | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 | |
| 22V461000 | 2018 CUSTOM FIRE PETERBILT 348 | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 1 | |
| 21V620000 | 2018 CUSTOM FIRE KENWORTH T880 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 9 | |
| 21V630000 | 2017 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 48 | |
| 21V618000 | 2020 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 8 | |
| 21V628000 | 2011 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN GLADIATOR | EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION | 12 | |
| 20V111000 | 2017 CUSTOM FIRE SIDE MOUNT PUMPER | EQUIPMENT | 1 | |
| 19V764000 | 2016 CUSTOM FIRE PUMPER RESCUE TANKER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 57 |