Back to search
NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V747000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Published November 24, 2014 · Recall initiated: November 24, 2014

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.

Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
GLADIATOR
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN DR | 2013 SPARTAN DR | 2014 SPARTAN NVS | 2015 SPARTAN DR | 2015 SPARTAN NVS | 2013 SPARTAN MM | 2014 SPARTAN MM | 2014 SPARTAN K3 | 2015 SPARTAN K3 | 2014 SPARTAN K2 | 2015 SPARTAN K2 | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN MM | 2013 SPARTAN NVS | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN K2 | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US
View official NHTSA notice