SPARTAN METROSTAR (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Spartan is recalling 2017 MetroStar emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without braking, risking crashes. Owners will get free brake light repairs by October 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling certain 2017 MetroStar emergency vehicles that have brake lights which might turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need free brake light repairs by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226356-spartan-metrostar-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-braking-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226356-spartan-metrostar-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-braking-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V654000
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“Spartan MetroStar 2017: Brake lights may illuminate without braking - recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226356-spartan-metrostar-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-braking-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V654000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V654000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights might turn on when the brake pedal isn't pressed due to wiring issues. This could confuse other drivers, making them think the vehicle is braking when it isn't, which might lead to crashes.
Who’s affected
Emergency vehicle owners who bought a 2017 Spartan MetroStar with Whelen brake lights are most at risk. These vehicles may cause crashes if brake lights activate without braking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Spartan MetroStar has Whelen accessory brake lights. The recall affects vehicles with specific wiring that cause lights to illuminate without braking.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-5008 to get your free brake light repair.
Get Free Brake Light Repair
Dealers will replace the brake lights at no cost once the recall starts in October 2018.
October 2018
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed due to wiring issues, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Spartan MetroStar has Whelen accessory brake lights with specific wiring that causes lights to turn on without braking.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Spartan will notify you and dealers will replace the brake lights for free starting in October 2018. Contact customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V654000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 18V654000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V654000 (September 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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