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Spartan directions to activate the spbs incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."

NHTSA campaign 17V-294 · Reported May 1, 2017 · 18 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar
VEHICLES AFFECTED
18
REMEDY
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Spartan Motors USA reported a problem with the parking brake. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-294.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2008–2017Spartan Gladiator
2008–2017Spartan Metrostar

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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