CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Marion Body Works will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
- 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
Some 2018-2019 emergency response chassis may have a brake relay valve with an air flow restriction. This can extend stopping distance and does not meet federal air brake safety requirements.
If the vehicle needs more distance to stop than expected, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should contact Marion Body Works at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 for more information. Marion Body Works will notify owners directly.
Spartan dealers will inspect the brake relay valve and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether this one applies to your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Metro Star | 20182019 |