Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
NVS
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V747000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
The Reduced Air Pressure Levels May Reduce Braking Performance And/Or The Parking Brakes Could Reapply, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111214
End Of Manufacture
20141021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1059
Date Owners Notified
20150122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20141124
Make Campaign Number
14021