Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #17V294000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V294000 by Shyft Group. Affecting 2008-2017 gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (spbs) Includes 18 affected units, Park Brake Actuator Knob Instructions Incorrect, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2008-2017 gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (spbs)

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V294000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2017-05-01T00:00:00
Subject: Park brake actuator knob instructions incorrect
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17009
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.33

Metadata

SID: row-ztdr-es5b-civd
NHTSA ID: 17V294000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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