Vehicle recall 17V294000 · May 1, 2017

Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar

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

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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: 17V294000
Reported to NHTSA: May 1, 2017
Filed by: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer campaign: 17009
Owner notification: May 22, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 18
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake

Recall 17V294000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Spartan Gladiator (2008-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Spartan Metrostar (2008-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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