CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24009.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Spartan Fire Gladiator and Metro Star fire trucks may have a service brake that takes longer than expected to engage. This means the vehicle may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121, which governs air brake systems.
A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and, as needed, replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. To ask questions, contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 24009. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 20182019 |