NHTSA Recall 14V747000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V747000; Date: Nov. 24, 2014
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Spartan DR; 2014 Spartan DR; 2015 Spartan DR; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan K2; 2014 Spartan K2; 2015 Spartan K2; 2013 Spartan K3; 2014 Spartan K3; 2015 Spartan K3; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2014 Spartan Metrostar; 2015 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan MM; 2014 Spartan MM; 2015 Spartan MM; 2013 Spartan NVS; 2014 Spartan NVS; 2015 Spartan NVS
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,059
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 22, 2015
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