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Published January 31, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 26, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V932000, published January 31, 2019 and initiated December 26, 2018. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2017 Spartan Metrostar | 2018 Spartan Metrostar | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2011 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2019 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying 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 re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- METROSTAR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2018 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2019 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2017 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2018 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2019 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Spartan Metrostar | 2018 Spartan Metrostar | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2011 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2019 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V932000 on January 31, 2019. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying 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 re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: METROSTAR.