SPARTAN METRO STAR 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V913000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN METRO STAR 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-12-20 2019-12-20 2019-12-23

Production Dates: 2017-12-07 - 2019-03-12

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

SVI Trucks is recalling certain vehicles built on 2019 Spartan Emergency Response MetroStar chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an increased stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

A longer distance needed to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or SVI Trucks customer service at 1-888-784-1112.

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.