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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Marion Body Works dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
- 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 parking brake control air line on certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works may loosen and come out of its fitting while the vehicle is moving. When that happens, the parking brake can be applied unintentionally, causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly and raising the risk of a crash.
If you own one of these vehicles, Marion Body Works dealers will inspect the park brake control line and properly tighten it at no cost to you. Vehicles will be repaired before they are delivered to customers. You can also contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 with questions.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Metro Star | 20192020 |