SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

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

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."

Consequence

A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.