Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V316000 Reported May 9, 2022

Rear axle drive pinion may fracture

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. · Power Train · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V316000
Manufacturer Campaign
21V-899
Manufacturer
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 9, 2022
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

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

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V316000 or campaign 21V-899.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V316000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V316000?

NHTSA recall 22V316000 was issued by Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. on May 9, 2022. It addresses: Rear axle drive pinion may fracture. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V316000 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.