Defect Description For Recall
Svi Trucks Is Recalling Certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator And Metrostar Emergency Response Vehicles Modified By Svi Trucks. The Park Brake Control Line May Loosen And Possibly Come Out The Fitting While The Vehicle Is In Motion. 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
GLADIATOR
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V163000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If The Air Line Comes Out Of The Fitting While The Vehicle Is In Motion, The Park Brake Can Inadvertently Be Applied And The Vehicle Could Suddenly Decelerate, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Svi Dealers Will Inspect And Properly Tighten The Park Brake Control Line, Free Of Charge. All Of The Vehicles Will Be Repaired Before Being Delivered To Customers, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Svi Dealers Customer Service At 1-888-784-1112. Svi Truck’S Number For This Recall Is 20V138.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Svi Trucks
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20200501
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20200320
Make Campaign Number
20V138
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121