2017–2019 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2018–2019 Spartan Fire Metrostar Recall: Service brake may take longer than expected to engage
NHTSA campaign 24V453000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Jun 18, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Gladiator and 2018-2019 Metro Star fire trucks. The service brake may take longer than expected to engage. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will inspect and either replace the fittings and plumbing or the quick release valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 24009.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Fire | Gladiator | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Spartan Fire | Metrostar | 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V453000 (manufacturer number 24009). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.