Equipment recall 95E003014 · July 13, 1995

Spartan Gladiator and Silent Knight

Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates…

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

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
Consequence: If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
Notes: System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle descritpion: fire trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver"1000" air dryer.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95E003014
Reported to NHTSA: July 13, 1995
Filed by: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 10
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95E003014 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 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
Spartan Silent Knight (1993): 1993

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