Spartan Gladiator (2020) – 20V138000

Defect Description For Recall

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) Is Recalling Certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator And Metrostar Emergency Vehicles. The Park Brake Control Line May Loosen And Separate, Possibly Causing The Park Brake To Be Unintentionally Applied.

Make Of Vehicle

SPARTAN

Model Of Vehicle

GLADIATOR

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

20V138000

Component Description

Parking Brake:Conventional:Air

Effect Of Defect

If The Park Brake Is Applied While The Vehicle Is In Motion, The Vehicle May Suddenly Decelerate And Experience A Loss Of Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Spartan Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Tighten The Fitting Control Line, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 26, 2020. Owners May Contact Spartan Customer Service At 1-800-543-5008. Spartan’S Number For This Recall Is 20005.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Spartan Fire, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

86

Date Owners Notified

20200326

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Date Report Received

20200310

Make Campaign Number

43971

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard