Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar Recalled for Brake Control Line Defect
Marion Body Works is recalling 2005-2020 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles because air pressure control lines may not be protected, potentially causing unexpected brake application.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause unexpected brake application and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The recall involves 94 vehicles.
The air pressure control lines in these vehicles may not be pressure-protected. If a control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system. This loss of air can cause the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines and reroute them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR, METROSTAR
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 94
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)
- GLADIATOR
- METROSTAR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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