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NHTSA Recall 24V453000: Service brakes, air

Spartan Fire, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan Fire Gladiator.

17
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (August 5)
NHTSA campaign24V453000
Manufacturer campaign24009
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedJune 18, 2024
Owner notificationAugust 5, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety risk

A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24009.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V453000

Make and modelModel years
Spartan Fire Gladiator2017, 2018, 2019
Spartan Fire Metrostar2018, 2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.