The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V366000·Announced 2023-05-31

Marion Body Works Recalls 2022-2023 Spartan Fire Trucks for Transmission Defect

Marion Body Works is recalling 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 2023 Spartan Fire MetroStar emergency vehicles because the transmission control module may fail to engage 4th gear lockup, preventing the water pump from starting.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a functional defect in emergency vehicles that increases the risk of injury during a fire, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 2023 Spartan Fire MetroStar emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the transmission control module (TCM) which may fail to achieve the 4th gear lockup required to initiate the water pump after the vehicle is reversed.

This defect poses a safety risk because a fire truck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire. The issue affects the power train, specifically the automatic transmission control module.

Dealers will update the TCM software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MARION BODY WORKS SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
Brand
MARION BODY WORKS
Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
  • SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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