The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V932000·Announced 2018-12-26

Spartan Metrostar and Gladiator Fire Apparatus Brake Recall

Spartan is recalling 2011-2019 Metrostar and Gladiator fire apparatus vehicles due to a brake release delay that may hinder movement and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus. The recall affects vehicles equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

The defect involves a potential delay in the brake release, which prevents the vehicles from complying with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." This delay may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN METROSTAR, GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
138

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • METROSTAR
  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · SPARTAN

Same manufacturer · Spartan Motors USA

See all →

Same hazard · brake failure

See all →