Vehicle recall 19V874000 · December 10, 2019
Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar
The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Marion Body Works will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
- 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
- 19V874000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 2019
- Filed by
- Marion Body Works Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19V-360
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes
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 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Spartan Metrostar (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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