SPARTAN FIRE 2022 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN FIRE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2022 SPARTAN FIRE 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 .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
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
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.
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