SPARTAN FIRE METRO STAR 2011: PARKING BRAKE
Make : SPARTAN FIRE | Model : METRO STAR | Year : 2011 |
Build Dates : 2009-03-05 - 2017-04-11 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V294000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-05-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-05-01 | Date Added to Database: 2017-05-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17009 | ||
Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18 | ||
Summary:
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system "SPBS". The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push." |
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Consequence:
If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |