SPARTAN 2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2005
Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2005 SPARTAN GLADIATOR vehicles due to service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank issues. Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir syste.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026