2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2004 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2005 Spartan Gladiator | 2006 Spartan Gladiator | 2007 Spartan Gladiator | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Gladiator — Service brakes, air
Published June 20, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 20, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V448000, published June 20, 2016. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2004 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2005 Spartan Gladiator | 2006 Spartan Gladiator | 2007 Spartan Gladiator | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Gladiator — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured September 12, 2004, to September 30, 2015. The air brakes on these vehicles may have excessive actuation and release timing, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8" control line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16017.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2006 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2007 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2004 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2005 Spartan Gladiator | 2006 Spartan Gladiator | 2007 Spartan Gladiator | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Gladiator — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V448000 on June 20, 2016. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured September 12, 2004, to September 30, 2015. The air brakes on these vehicles may have excessive actuation and release timing, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8" control line, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16017.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.