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SevereNHTSA·19V913000·Announced 2019-12-20

Spartan MetroStar Recall: Brake Valve Defect Increases Stopping Distance

SVI Trucks is recalling 2019 Spartan MetroStar vehicles because a brake relay valve defect may increase stopping distance, raising crash risk.

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 air brake system that increases stopping distance and crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019 Spartan Emergency Response MetroStar chassis vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the brake relay valve, which may have an air flow restriction. This issue can result in an increased stopping distance for the vehicle.

The defect causes these vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." A longer distance needed to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or SVI Trucks customer service at 1-888-784-1112. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
SVI Trucks
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Response Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (1)

  • METROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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