Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V163000 Reported March 20, 2020

Park brake control line may loosen

Svi Trucks · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V163000
Manufacturer Campaign
20V138
Manufacturer
Svi Trucks
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 20, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Svi trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 spartan fire gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles modified by svi trucks. the park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Safety Consequence

If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Svi dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. all of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. owners may contact svi dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112. svi truck's number for this recall is 20v138.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Svi Trucks dealer and reference recall ID 20V163000 or campaign 20V138.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V163000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V163000?

NHTSA recall 20V163000 was issued by Svi Trucks on March 20, 2020. It addresses: Park brake control line may loosen. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Svi Trucks dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V163000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20V138. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.