Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #18V932000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V932000 by Shyft Group. Affecting 2011-2019 emergency response gladiator and metro star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and electronic stability control (esc) Includes 138 affected units, Brake Application Timing/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2011-2019 emergency response gladiator and metro star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and electronic stability control (esc)
Defect Summary
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 emergency response gladiator and metro star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and electronic stability control (esc). vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began february 22, 2019. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18038.