Shyft Group | 2004-2020 emergency response gladiator and spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system | NHTSA Recall #19V674000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V674000 by Shyft Group. Affecting 2004-2020 emergency response gladiator and spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system Includes 1,746 affected units, Tire Chain Air Line Pressure Protection/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2004-2020 emergency response gladiator and spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 emergency response gladiator and spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. the air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. 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 routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 4, 2019. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 19017.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V674000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2019-09-23T00:00:00
Subject: Tire chain air line pressure protection/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 1,746

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 19017
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 emergency response gladiator and spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. the air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 4, 2019. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 19017.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 32.43

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NHTSA ID: 19V674000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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