Marion Body Works Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Marion Body Works Inc. in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22V-778)
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator, MetroStar, FC-94 and KME Panther fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
NHTSA ID: 22V871000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace both tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 22V-778.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
March 22, 2022
(Campaign #: 19V-841)
Unintended Vehicle Movement
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling one 2018 International SR525 emergency vehicle equipped with feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU. With the parking brake applied and the automatic transmission in the 'Drive' or 'Reverse' position, and when the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine RPM will ramp up and may overcome the parking brake's ability to hold the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 22V172000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Marion Body Works will update the Engine Control Module to enable the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The affected vehicle is within manufacturer's control, and therefore no owner notification letter will be mailed. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 19V-841.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 1, 2022
(Campaign #: 20E-032)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner M2, 2020 Kenworth T3, and 2018 International SR525 emergency vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 22E015000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Marion's customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-032.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
January 20, 2022
(Campaign #: 21V-899)
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V019000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 13.64