Spartan Gladiator, Metrostar: Service brakes — automatic

Affects Spartan Gladiator, Metrostar · 2008–2011 — about 12 vehicles.

The hazard

SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-5008, OPTION 5.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational