The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V138000·Announced 2020-03-10

Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Brake Defect

Spartan Fire is recalling 2019-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because the park brake line may loosen, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.

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 (parking brake) that can cause loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the park brake control line may loosen and separate. This issue can cause the park brake to be unintentionally applied.

If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 26, 2020.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005. 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
Spartan Fire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
86

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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