CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.
- Risk
- If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005.
- 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
A air line that controls the parking brake may loosen and separate. If the parking brake then engages while the vehicle is moving, the vehicle can suddenly decelerate and the driver may lose control, raising the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the parking brake control line fitting and tighten it if needed. Owners will be notified directly by Spartan. You can also contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008, referencing recall number 20005. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Metro Star | 20192020 |