Spartan is recalling 2019-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles due to potential park brake unintentional application causing loss of control. Owners must contact Spartan for free inspection and tightening.
If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Spartan is recalling certain 2019-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles because the parking brake control line may loosen and separate, causing the brake to apply unintentionally while driving. This could lead to sudden deceleration and loss of control, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80020-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-unintentional-application.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80020-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-unintentional-application · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V138000
“Spartan Gladiator 2020 Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintentional Application.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80020-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-unintentional-application. Based on NHTSA recall 20V138000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V138000).
The parking brake control line can loosen and separate during normal use, causing the brake to activate unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This may lead to sudden deceleration and loss of control, potentially causing a crash.
Owners of 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles are affected. Emergency vehicle operators face the highest risk due to the critical nature of the parking brake.
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator or MetroStar Emergency model. The recall began March 26, 2020, and applies to vehicles purchased during this period.
Call 1-800-543-5008 to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the parking brake control line.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005.
The parking brake control line may loosen and separate, causing the brake to apply unintentionally while driving, which could lead to sudden deceleration and loss of control.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator or MetroStar Emergency model purchased after March 26, 2020.
Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 to arrange a free inspection and tightening of the parking brake control line.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V138000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 20V138000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting control line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20005. 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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