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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V350📅 May 31, 2018

2001–2018 Spartan Advantage & 2001–2018 Spartan Diamond + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

💥 The risk

A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V350000
Manufacturer recall #
18017
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
309
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Owner phone
1-800-543-5008
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 26, 2018
Built
May 30, 2001 – Jan 3, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V350 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V350?

2001–2018 Spartan Advantage & 2001–2018 Spartan Diamond + 2 more. 309 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Spartan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-543-5008.