SVI Trucks recalls 2019-2:2020 Spartan Gladiator vehicles with potential parking brake line failure causing sudden deceleration. Affected vehicles must be repaired free of charge by dealers.
If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator trucks due to a risk that the parking brake line could loosen and come out while driving, potentially causing sudden deceleration and a crash. This could lead to serious injury or death if the vehicle stops unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80017-svi-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-sudden.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80017-svi-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-sudden · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V163000
“SVI Spartan Gladiator 2020 Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Sudden Deceleration.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80017-svi-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-sudden. Based on NHTSA recall 20V163000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V163000).
The parking brake control line may loosen and come out of the fitting while the vehicle is moving. This can cause the park brake to activate unexpectedly, leading to sudden deceleration and increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to the potential for sudden deceleration during operation.
Check for 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator or MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The recall covers all vehicles with the SVI Truck's number 20V138.
Reach out to SVI dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112 to schedule a free repair.
SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line at no cost.
SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact SVI dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112. SVI Truck's number for this recall is 20V138.
The park brake control line may loosen and come out of the fitting while the vehicle is moving, causing the park brake to activate unexpectedly and potentially leading to a crash.
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator or MetroStar Emergency Response model modified by SVI Trucks with the recall number 20V138.
Yes, the recall states that if the parking brake activates unexpectedly while driving, it could cause sudden deceleration and increase crash risk, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SVI Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V163000 — SVI Trucks SVI Trucks Hello, I own a SVI Trucks that is covered by recall 20V163000 from SVI Trucks. The official recall notice states: SVI dealers will inspect and properly tighten the park brake control line, free of charge. All of the vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers, free of charge. Owners may contact SVI dealers customer service at 1-888-784-1112. SVI Truck's number for this recall is 20V138. 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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