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Recall 09V-184: 2008–2010 Spartan ADV, 2008–2010 Spartan BEY and 10 more

SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2009, covering about 484 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-184
Report date
May 28, 2009
Vehicles affected
484
Owners notified
Jul 3, 2009

The problem

Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (Qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

The risk

Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.

Notes

Spartan's recall campaign no. 09005.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Supply › Quick Release Valve
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number09V184000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Spartan ADV2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan BEY2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan FUR2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan GLC2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan GLD2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan GLS2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan K22008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan K32008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan MG2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan MM2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan MTR2008, 2009, 2010All years
Spartan NVS2008, 2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-184?

Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (Qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

How is recall 09V-184 fixed?

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.