2011-2019 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: service brakes, air
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on December 26, 2018. It covers about 138 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 138
- reported
- Dec 26, 2018
- owners notified
- Feb 22, 2019
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
Recall number 18V932000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V932000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2019 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 18V932000, reported on December 26, 2018, covers about 138 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V932000?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
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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