Spartan Fire Metrostar, Gladiator: Power train — axle assembly

Affects Spartan Fire Metrostar, Gladiator · 2021–2022 — about 22 vehicles.

The hazard

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

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational