Spartan Gladiator, Metrostar (2017-2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V654000 · Sep 21, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA
95
vehicles affected
95
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V654000
- Date
- Sep 21, 2018
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 95
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
What can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18026.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V654000?
2 models: Spartan Gladiator (2017-2019), Spartan Metrostar (2017-2019), about 95 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V654000?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18026.
What can happen?
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.