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.