Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #18V350000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V350000 by Shyft Group. Affecting 2001-2018 spartan gladiator, diamond, metrostar, and advantage emergency response vehicles Includes 309 affected units, Loss of Air to the Air Brake System/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2001-2018 spartan gladiator, diamond, metrostar, and advantage emergency response vehicles
Defect Summary
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 spartan gladiator, diamond, metrostar, and advantage emergency response vehicles. the affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. if the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18017.