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2013-2015 Spartan DR, Spartan Gladiator and others recall: service brakes, air

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 24, 2014. It covers about 1,059 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,059
reported
Nov 24, 2014
owners notified
Jan 22, 2015

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Risk
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.

Recall number 14V747000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V747000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Spartan DR, Spartan Gladiator and others service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 14V747000, reported on November 24, 2014, covers about 1,059 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V747000?

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.

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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