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Custom Fire SPARTAN METROSTAR RT recalls by model year

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Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2021 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2021
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2022
1
2023
1
Recall campaigns data
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20211
20221
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2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1

Year-by-year records

Custom Fire SPARTAN METROSTAR RT model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
202101Not available
2022010
2023010

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

22V316000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly

Reported: 2022-05-09 (May 9, 2022) · Model years: 2021, 2022

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.

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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
23V316000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Reported: 2023-05-04 (May 4, 2023) · Model years: 2023

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, FC-94 vehicles. After the fire truck is reversed, the transmission control module (TCM) may fail to achieve the 4th gear transmission lockup needed to initiate the water pump.

Consequence: Failure to achieve 4th gear lock up may result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the water pump will not operate which can increase the risk of injury in an emergency.

Remedy: Dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired in May 2023. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555.

NHTSA campaign record ↗