SPARTAN GLADIATOR (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan recalls 2020 Gladiator vehicles with unsecured brake air lines that could cause sudden brake application and crashes if lines are severed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling 2020 Gladiator vehicles with a brake air line that could unexpectedly apply brakes if severed, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the line rerouted to prevent this hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80021-spartan-gladiator-2020-vehicle-recall-brake-air-line-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80021-spartan-gladiator-2020-vehicle-recall-brake-air-line-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V828000
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“Spartan Gladiator 2020 Vehicle Recall: Brake Air Line Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80021-spartan-gladiator-2020-vehicle-recall-brake-air-line-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V828000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V828000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the brake air line is cut, air pressure could suddenly drop from the brake system, causing brakes to apply unexpectedly. This might lead to a crash if the driver cannot react in time.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Spartan Gladiator vehicles with unsecured brake air lines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of sudden brake application during emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Spartan Gladiator vehicles with unsecured brake air lines. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2005 and 2020 with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Marion Body Works or Spartan customer service to schedule a brake line inspection.
Have Line Rerouted
Dealers will free of charge reroute the brake air line into the auxiliary air reservoir if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake air lines may not be pressure-protected, which could cause brakes to apply unexpectedly if the line is severed.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2020 Spartan Gladiator has unsecured brake air lines, as the recall covers vehicles with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems from 2005 to 2020.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Marion Body Works or Spartan customer service to have the brake line inspected and rerouted if necessary.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V828000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 19V828000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: Marion Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. 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 #19V828000 (November 19, 2019)
- 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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