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NHTSARecalled Jul 15, 2015 · #15V448000

Valve Stems may Rub on Brake Caliper

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper. If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Valve Stems may Rub on Brake Caliper
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2015 Advantage
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.

View the official CPSC notice