SPARTAN ADVANTAGE 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : ADVANTAGE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2001-05-30 - 2018-01-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V350000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-06-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-05-29 | Date Added to Database: 2018-05-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18017 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 309 | ||
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Summary:
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
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Consequence:
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017. |
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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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