NHTSA Campaign 24V453000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by Spartan Fire, LLC · Reported Jun 18, 2024 · 17 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2017 | 17 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2018 | 17 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2019 | 17 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2018 | 17 |
| SPARTAN FIRE | METROSTAR | 2019 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V453000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.