SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V747000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-22 2014-11-24 2014-11-24

Production Dates: 2011-12-14 - 2014-10-21

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14021

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1059

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.

Consequence

The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.

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.