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2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recalled by Spartan Motors USA — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Date: December 26, 2018
Company: Spartan Motors USA
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.

Affected Products

2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR. Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Why Was This Recalled?

A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Spartan Motors USA

Spartan Motors USA has 15 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report