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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V350000

2010 Spartan Diamond | 2008 Spartan Diamond | 2009 Spartan Diamond | 2012 Spartan Diamond | 2013 Spartan Diamond | 2014 Spartan Diamond | 2018 Spartan Diamond | 2002 Spartan Advantage | 2006 Spartan Advantage | 2007 Spartan Advantage | 2009 Spartan Advantage | 2010 Spartan Advantage | 2011 Spartan Advantage | 2013 Spartan Advantage | 2015 Spartan Advantage | 2016 Spartan Advantage | 2017 Spartan Advantage | 2004 Spartan Gladiator | 2003 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Advantage — Service brakes, air

Published May 31, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 29, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V350000, published May 31, 2018 and initiated May 29, 2018. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2010 Spartan Diamond | 2008 Spartan Diamond | 2009 Spartan Diamond | 2012 Spartan Diamond | 2013 Spartan Diamond | 2014 Spartan Diamond | 2018 Spartan Diamond | 2002 Spartan Advantage | 2006 Spartan Advantage | 2007 Spartan Advantage | 2009 Spartan Advantage | 2010 Spartan Advantage | 2011 Spartan Advantage | 2013 Spartan Advantage | 2015 Spartan Advantage | 2016 Spartan Advantage | 2017 Spartan Advantage | 2004 Spartan Gladiator | 2003 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Advantage — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. 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 inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
DIAMOND
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2010 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2008 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2009 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2012 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2013 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2014 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2018 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2002 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2006 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2009 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2010 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2011 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2013 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2015 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2016 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2017 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2004 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2003 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2018 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Spartan Diamond | 2008 Spartan Diamond | 2009 Spartan Diamond | 2012 Spartan Diamond | 2013 Spartan Diamond | 2014 Spartan Diamond | 2018 Spartan Diamond | 2002 Spartan Advantage | 2006 Spartan Advantage | 2007 Spartan Advantage | 2009 Spartan Advantage | 2010 Spartan Advantage | 2011 Spartan Advantage | 2013 Spartan Advantage | 2015 Spartan Advantage | 2016 Spartan Advantage | 2017 Spartan Advantage | 2004 Spartan Gladiator | 2003 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Advantage — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V350000 on May 31, 2018. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. 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 inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: DIAMOND.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)