SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V453000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-08-05 2024-06-18 2024-06-20

Manufacturers Involved: Spartan Fire, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24009

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Spartan Fire, LLC "Spartan Fire" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24009.

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.nhtsa.gov.