2017–2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator & 2018–2019 Spartan Fire Metrostar recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
💥 The risk
A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24009.
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
- 24V453000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 24009
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Fire, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 5, 2024
- 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.nhtsa.gov.