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NHTSARecalled Sep 12, 2023 · #23V631000

Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Fire, LLC (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." Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Product details

Product
  • Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
  • 2023 KME Predator emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Spartan Fire, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.

View the official CPSC notice