Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) Is Recalling Certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, Metrostar, And Advantage Emergency Response Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles May Not Be Equipped With A Pressure ProteCTIon Valve Installed Between The Air Reservoir And The Lubrication Control Module. If The Air Line Were To Become Disconnected Between The Lubrication Control Module And The Air Reservoir, A Loss Of Air To The Air Brake System Could Occur. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
ADVANTAGE
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
18V350000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Air To The Air Brake System Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles And Install A Pressure ProteCTIon Valve, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 26, 2018. Owners May Contact Spartan Customer Service At 1-800-543-5008. Spartan’S Number For This Recall Is 18017.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20010530
End Of Manufacture
20180103
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
309
Date Owners Notified
20180626
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20180529
Make Campaign Number
18017
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121