2008-2010 Spartan Adv, Spartan Bey and others recall: quick release valve

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 28, 2009. It covers about 484 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 484
reported: May 28, 2009
owners notified: Jul 3, 2009

Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve

What is wrong: Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Risk: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1‑800‑543‑4277.

Recall number 09V184000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V184000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Spartan Adv, Spartan Bey and others quick release valve?

Yes. Recall 09V184000, reported on May 28, 2009, covers about 484 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V184000?

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1‑800‑543‑4277.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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