2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR RECALL - #20V163000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
SVI Trucks |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/20/2020 |
| Influenced by |
SVI Trucks |
| Owners Notified on |
5/1/2020 |
| # Affected |
4 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Consequences |
If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact SVI dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112. SVI Truck's number for this recall is 20V138. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2020 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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