2021–2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2021–2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar Recall: Rear axle drive pinion may fracture
NHTSA campaign 22V019000 · Power Train · filed Jan 20, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Fire | Gladiator | 2021, 2022 |
| Spartan Fire | Metrostar | 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V019000 (manufacturer number 21V-899). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.