Rear axle drive pinion may fracture
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Marion Body Works Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 22V019000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V019000?
NHTSA recall 22V019000 was issued by Marion Body Works Inc. on January 20, 2022. It addresses: Rear axle drive pinion may fracture. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Marion Body Works Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V019000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21V-899. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.