SPARTAN METROSTAR (2017) recall — Parking Brake
Spartan is recalling 2017 Metrostar emergency vehicles with a faulty parking brake that may roll unexpectedly if activated incorrectly. Owners must contact Spartan for a free fix by May 22, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling 2017 Metrostar emergency vehicles because the parking brake instructions are incorrect. If users pull the knob instead of pushing, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly and cause a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226368-spartan-metrostar-2017-parking-brake-recall-incorrect-activation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226368-spartan-metrostar-2017-parking-brake-recall-incorrect-activation-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V294000
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“Spartan Metrostar 2017 Parking Brake Recall: Incorrect Activation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226368-spartan-metrostar-2017-parking-brake-recall-incorrect-activation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V294000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V294000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake instructions incorrectly say to 'pull' the actuation knob instead of 'push.' If users follow these directions, the brake may not engage properly, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles with the faulty parking brake system are most at risk. This recall affects emergency responders and other users who follow the incorrect activation instructions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Spartan Metrostar has a supplemental park brake system with an actuation knob labeled 'Pull' instead of 'Push.' The recall covers vehicles sold between 2008 and 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-517-543-6400 to get a free new actuator control knob with corrected instructions.
What NHTSA says to do
Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The parking brake instructions incorrectly state to 'pull' the actuation knob instead of 'push.' This could cause the vehicle to roll unexpectedly if the user follows the wrong directions.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicle with a supplemental park brake system that has an actuation knob labeled 'Pull' instead of 'Push' is affected.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 to receive a free new actuator control knob with corrected instructions.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V294000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 17V294000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 17009. 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 #17V294000 (January 5, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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