Recall 14V747000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Report Date
20141124
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Affected Vehicles
21 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 SPARTAN DR
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2013 SPARTAN K2
2013 SPARTAN K3
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR
2013 SPARTAN MM
2013 SPARTAN NVS
2014 SPARTAN DR
2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2014 SPARTAN K2
2014 SPARTAN K3
2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR
2014 SPARTAN MM
2014 SPARTAN NVS
2015 SPARTAN DR
2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2015 SPARTAN K2
2015 SPARTAN K3
2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR
2015 SPARTAN MM
2015 SPARTAN NVS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.