Vehicle recall 23V366000 · May 31, 2023
Marion Body Works Spartan Fire Gladiator and Spartan Fire Metrostar
After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Gladiator and 2023 MetroStar emergency vehicles. After the vehicle is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup needed to initiate the water pump.
- Consequence
- A fire truck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
- 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
- 23V366000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 31, 2023
- Filed by
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23V-156
- Owner notification
- May 30, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Vehicles covered
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