Power train: axle assemblyRecall 22V-019 · Spartan Fire vehicles
Marion Body Works Inc. recall 22V-019 covers 22 Spartan Fire vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 14% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
14%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.