Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #16V448000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V448000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2004-2016 gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured september 12, 2004, to september 30, 2015 Includes 38 affected units, Brake Release Timing/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2004-2016 gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured september 12, 2004, to september 30, 2015
Defect Summary
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2016 gladiator tractor-drawn aerial emergency vehicles manufactured september 12, 2004, to september 30, 2015. the air brakes on these vehicles may have excessive actuation and release timing, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles with a new 3/8" control line, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 16017.