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2013 SPARTAN DR Recall - Campaign #14V747000

 
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2013 SPARTAN DR RECALL - #14V747000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 SPARTAN DR
Manufacturer Spartan Motors, Inc.
Manufactured between 12/14/2011 - 10/21/2014
Recalled on 11/24/2014
Influenced by Spartan Motors, Inc.
Owners Notified on 1/22/2015
# Affected 1,059
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Description Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Consequences The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
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.
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