Spartan Metrostar, Gladiator: Service brakes — reservoir/tank

Affects Spartan Metrostar, Gladiator · 2004–2020 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

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 to do

Spartan 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 October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19017.

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