CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:VALVE
- Problem
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
- Risk
- If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain emergency response vehicles have front wheel valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper. Over time, this contact can wear a hole in the valve stem, which may cause the tire to lose air suddenly.
A sudden tire deflation can cause a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and not delay the inspection.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that show wear marks. Owners will be notified by Spartan, but you can also contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 (Spartan recall number 15012) or check your VIN for open recalls.
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