2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR RECALL - #10V245000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR AND METROSTAR INCOMPLETE FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2008 THROUGH MAY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). THE VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SPECIFICALLY, ADDITIONAL VALVING REQUIRED FOR THE ESC SYSTEM REDUCED THE AIR FLOW AND VOLUME TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS RESULTING IN SLOWER SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING.
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| Vehicle |
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/14/2008 - 5/25/2010 |
| Recalled on |
6/7/2010 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/17/2010 |
| # Affected |
898 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR AND METROSTAR INCOMPLETE FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2008 THROUGH MAY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TANDEM REAR AXLES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). THE VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." SPECIFICALLY, ADDITIONAL VALVING REQUIRED FOR THE ESC SYSTEM REDUCED THE AIR FLOW AND VOLUME TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS RESULTING IN SLOWER SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING. |
| Consequences |
SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING THAT DOES MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 MAY RESULT IN LESS EFFICIENT BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING MOVED IN A TIMELY FASHION. |
| Corrective action |
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE .38 INCH INSIDE DIAMETER BRAKE HOSE TO A .50 INCH INSIDE DIAMETER HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-5008 - OPTION 5. |
| Notes |
SPARTAN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10012.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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