SPARTAN METROSTAR (2017) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan is recalling 2017 Metrostar emergency vehicles due to air brake system risk of crash if air line disconnects. Owners must have brakes inspected and pressure protection valve installed free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling certain 2017 Metrostar emergency vehicles because a missing air brake pressure protection valve could cause a crash if the air line disconnects. This affects emergency response vehicles that need safe braking. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226359-spartan-metrostar-2017-air-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226359-spartan-metrostar-2017-air-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V350000
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“Spartan Metrostar 2017: Air Brake System Recall - Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226359-spartan-metrostar-2017-air-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V350000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V350000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the air line disconnects between the lubrication control module and air reservoir, air brake system pressure could drop, increasing crash risk. This violates federal air brake safety standards.
Who’s affected
Emergency response vehicle owners using 2017 Spartan Metrostar models are most at risk. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2001 and 2018.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Spartan Metrostar has a pressure protection valve between the air reservoir and lubrication control module. The recall covers vehicles sold from 2001 to 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-5008 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free brake inspection.
Get Air Brake Inspection
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install a pressure protection valve if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air brake system may lose pressure if the air line disconnects, increasing crash risk. This violates federal air brake safety standards.
Do I need to do anything right now?
No immediate action is needed, but dealers will inspect your vehicle and install a pressure protection valve if required.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Spartan Metrostar has a pressure protection valve between the air reservoir and lubrication control module. The recall covers vehicles sold from 2001 to 2018.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V350000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 18V350000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017. 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 #18V350000 (May 29, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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