SPARTAN 2004 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2004 SPARTAN METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2004
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2004 SPARTAN METROSTAR 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
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
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
Spartan 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 October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19017.
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