Recall 20V138000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Report Date
20200310
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.

Safety Consequence

If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2019 SPARTAN METROSTAR
2020 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR

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