Spartan Gladiator recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 19, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2005–2020 Spartan Gladiator, Metrostar

Recall number

19V828000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 94 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.

What to do

Marion Body Works 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 November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.