Spartan Fire (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Spartan Fire – Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
| Report Received Date | 09/12/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V631000 |
| Consequence Summary | Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017. |
| Recall Code | 23017 |
| Potentially Affected | 659 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V631000) |
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