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2008-2010 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: service brakes, air

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 7, 2010. It covers about 898 vehicles.

vehicles affected
898
reported
Jun 7, 2010
owners notified
Sep 17, 2010

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator and metrostar incomplete fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured from november 14, 2008 through may 25, 2010, equipped with tandem rear axles and electronic stability control (ESC). The vehicles fail to meet the service brake release requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." specifically, additional valving required for the ESC system reduced the air flow and volume to the brake chambers resulting in slower service brake release timing.
Risk
Service brake release timing that does meet the minimum requirements of fmvss 121 may result in less efficient braking performance and will prevent the vehicle from being moved in a timely fashion.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the .38 inch inside diameter brake hose to a .50 inch inside diameter hose free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

Recall number 10V245000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V245000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 10V245000, reported on June 7, 2010, covers about 898 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V245000?

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the .38 inch inside diameter brake hose to a .50 inch inside diameter hose free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

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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