SPARTAN METROSTAR (2017) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan recalls 2017 Metrostar vehicles with brake release delays that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact Spartan for free brake system repairs by February 22, 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling certain 2017 Metrostar vehicles that may have brake release delays, which could increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Spartan customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226357-spartan-metrostar-2017-recall-brake-delay-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226357-spartan-metrostar-2017-recall-brake-delay-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V932000
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“Spartan Metrostar 2017 Recall: Brake Delay Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226357-spartan-metrostar-2017-recall-brake-delay-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V932000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V932000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake system may delay releasing after braking, preventing the vehicle from meeting federal air brake safety standards. This could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly during emergency stops, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Fire apparatus owners using 2011-2019 Spartan Metrostar vehicles with tandem axles and drum brakes at the rear may be affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential brake failure during emergency maneuvers.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear, and was built for fire apparatus between 2011 and 2019. The recall number is 18038.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-5008 to schedule free brake system repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake system may delay releasing after braking, preventing compliance with federal air brake safety standards.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle has tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear, and was built for fire apparatus between 2011 and 2019.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 for free brake system repairs.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V932000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 18V932000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038. 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V932000 (December 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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