NHTSA Recall 23V631000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V631000; Date: Sep. 12, 2023
unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 KME Panther; 2023 KME Panther; 2023 KME Predator; 2022 Spartan Fire FC-94; 2023 Spartan Fire FC-94; 2024 Spartan Fire FC-94; 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator; 2022 Spartan Fire Gladiator; 2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator; 2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator; 2021 Spartan Fire Metrostar; 2022 Spartan Fire Metrostar; 2023 Spartan Fire Metrostar; 2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Spartan Fire, Llc
Affected Units:: 659
Recall Summary:
spartan fire, llc (spartan fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 gladiator, metro star, 2022-2024 fc-94, 2022-2023 kme panther, and 2023 kme predator emergency vehicles. a defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems."
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 30, 2023. owners may contact spartan fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. spartan fire's number for this recall is 23017.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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