Service brakes, airRecall 19V-913 · 2019 Spartan Metrostar
SVI Trucks recall 19V-913 covers 2 2019 Spartan Metrostar for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V913000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SVI Trucks is recalling certain vehicles built on 2019 Spartan Emergency Response MetroStar chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an increased stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
A longer distance needed to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or SVI Trucks customer service at 1-888-784-1112.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 7, 2017 to March 12, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.