JEEP GLADIATOR 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : JEEP | Model : GLADIATOR | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2018-09-26 - 2018-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V932000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-02-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-12-26 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18038 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 138 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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