Recall 20V138000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
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.