Recall 18V932000: 2011–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2011–2019 Spartan Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 26, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 138
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator
- 2016 Spartan Gladiator
- 2017 Spartan Gladiator
- 2018 Spartan Gladiator
- 2019 Spartan Gladiator
- 2011 Spartan Metrostar
- 2012 Spartan Metrostar
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar
- 2016 Spartan Metrostar
- 2017 Spartan Metrostar
- 2018 Spartan Metrostar
- 2019 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V932000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18038
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Feb 22, 2019
- 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