Recall 14V747000: 2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator and 4 other models
- Report received
- Nov 24, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,059vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2015
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 Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Possible consequence
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan K21 complaints
- 2014 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2015 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2013 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2014 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2015 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan MM0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan MM0 complaints
- 2015 Spartan MM0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.