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2021-2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator and Spartan Fire Metrostar recall: axle assembly

Marion Body Works Inc. reported this safety recall on January 20, 2022. It covers about 22 vehicles.

vehicles affected
22
reported
Jan 20, 2022
owners notified
Jan 28, 2022

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and MetroStar-RT vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Risk
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
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.

Recall number 22V019000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 22V019000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator and Spartan Fire Metrostar axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 22V019000, reported on January 20, 2022, covers about 22 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V019000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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