2008-2017 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: parking brake
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on May 1, 2017. It covers about 18 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18
- reported
- May 1, 2017
- owners notified
- May 22, 2017
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."
- Risk
- If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.
Recall number 17V294000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V294000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2017 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar parking brake?
Yes. Recall 17V294000, reported on May 1, 2017, covers about 18 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V294000?
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.
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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