CUSTOM FIRE 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR
Brand
CUSTOM FIRE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 CUSTOM FIRE SPARTAN METROSTAR vehicles due to power train:axle assembly issues. A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights a.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026