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Vehicle recall 21V899000 · November 18, 2021

Spartan Fire Gladiator, Metrostar and 1 more model

The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Gladiator, MetroStar and FC-94 emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Consequence
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21016.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
21V899000
Reported to NHTSA
November 18, 2021
Filed by
Spartan Fire, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
21016
Owner notification
January 3, 2022
Vehicles potentially affected
260
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Axle assembly
Recall 21V899000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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