Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 9, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. recalls 2021–2022 Custom Fire Spartan Metrostar, Spartan Metrostar RT, Spartan Gladiator

Recall number

22V316000

Brand / firm

Custom Fire

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

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 was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.