NHTSAGeneral Alert
Spartan Fire, LLC - Delayed Service Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Published: June 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V453000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Delayed Service Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Delayed Service Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V453000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V453000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 23.53 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24009 |
| Potentially affected | 17 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |