Recall
Spartan Gladiator — 17V294000
NHTSA ID
17V294000
Make
Spartan
Model
Gladiator
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-05-01
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Units Affected
18
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17009
Summary
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."
Consequence
If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.