Recall 24V453000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2017-2019 SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 17 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V453000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 23V747000 | 2024 SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR | PARKING BRAKE | 10 |