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Vehicle recall 22V316000 · May 9, 2022

Custom Fire Spartan Gladiator, Spartan 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
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.
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.
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
22V316000
Reported to NHTSA
May 9, 2022
Filed by
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
21V-899
Owner notification
May 9, 2022
Vehicles potentially affected
5
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Axle assembly
Recall 22V316000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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