Recall 23V631000 — PARKING BRAKE Defect in 2021-2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 660 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V631000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 660 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, 2021 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, 2022 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, 2022 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, 2022 KME redundant PANTHER, 2022 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94, 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR, 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, 2023 KME redundant PANTHER, 2023 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94, 2023 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR, 2024 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR, 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94
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Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety Consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.
Related Recalls for SPARTAN FIRE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V910000 | 2015 SPARTAN FIRE STAR SERIES | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 311 | |
| 25V758000 | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 51 | |
| 25V584000 | 2023 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1,261 | |
| 24V799000 | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE FC-94 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER | 50 | |
| 24V453000 | 2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 17 | |
| 24V507000 | 2025 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 48 | |
| 24V323000 | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 100 | |
| 24V181000 | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | |
| 23V818000 | 2020 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 22 | |
| 23V808000 | 2021 SPARTAN FIRE S-180 PUMPER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 69 |