Recall 10V245000: 2008–2010 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 7, 2010

Manufacturer

Spartan chassis, inc.

Potentially affected

898vehicles

Model years

2008–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator and metrostar incomplete fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured from november 14, 2008 through may 25, 2010, equipped with tandem rear axles and electronic stability control (esc). The vehicles fail to meet the service brake release requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." specifically, additional valving required for the esc system reduced the air flow and volume to the brake chambers resulting in slower service brake release timing.

Possible consequence

Service brake release timing that does meet the minimum requirements of fmvss 121 may result in less efficient braking performance and will prevent the vehicle from being moved in a timely fashion.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the .38 inch inside diameter brake hose to a .50 inch inside diameter hose free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
• 2009 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
• 2010 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
• 2009 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
• 2010 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints