SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V932000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-22 | 2018-12-26 | 2019-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-26 - 2018-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18038
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 138
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
