Recall 14V747000: 2013–2015 Spartan DR, 2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013–2015 Spartan K2 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 24, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 1,059
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Spartan DR
- 2014 Spartan DR
- 2015 Spartan DR
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator
- 2013 Spartan K2
- 2014 Spartan K2
- 2015 Spartan K2
- 2013 Spartan K3
- 2014 Spartan K3
- 2015 Spartan K3
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar
- 2013 Spartan MM
- 2014 Spartan MM
- 2015 Spartan MM
- 2013 Spartan NVS
- 2014 Spartan NVS
- 2015 Spartan NVS
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V747000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14021
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 22, 2015
- Components
- Service brakes, air (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology