Recall 20V163000: 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 20, 2020

Manufacturer

SVI Trucks

Potentially affected

4vehicles

Model years

2019–2020

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

SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Possible consequence

If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact SVI dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112. SVI Truck's number for this recall is 20V138.

Affected model years

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

• 2019 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
• 2020 Spartan Gladiator1 complaints
• 2019 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
• 2020 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints