SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2019: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V138000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-10 |
Production Dates: 2010-04-12 - 2018-06-05
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20-05
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.
If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005.
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.
