Campaign Details
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence / Hazard
A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24009.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles5
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.