NHTSA Campaign 14V747000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. · Reported Nov 24, 2014 · 1,059 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN DR 2013 1,059
SPARTAN DR 2014 1,059
SPARTAN DR 2015 1,059
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2013 1,059
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2014 1,059
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2015 1,059
SPARTAN K2 2013 1,059
SPARTAN K2 2014 1,059
SPARTAN K2 2015 1,059
SPARTAN K3 2013 1,059
SPARTAN K3 2014 1,059
SPARTAN K3 2015 1,059
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2013 1,059
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2014 1,059
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2015 1,059
SPARTAN MM 2013 1,059
SPARTAN MM 2014 1,059
SPARTAN MM 2015 1,059
SPARTAN NVS 2013 1,059
SPARTAN NVS 2014 1,059
SPARTAN NVS 2015 1,059

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V747000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.