Vehicle recall 14V747000 · November 24, 2014
Spartan DR, Gladiator and 5 more models
In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
- Consequence
- The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V747000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2014
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14021
- Owner notification
- January 22, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,059
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan DR (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan Gladiator (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan K2 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan K3 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan Metrostar (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan MM (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
- Spartan NVS (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.