Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 4, 2020
Spartan Gladiator 2020 Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Sudden Deceleration
Marion Body Works is recalling 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator vehicles with potential parking brake line loosening that could cause sudden deceleration. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
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.
Marion Body Works is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator trucks due to a risk that the parking brake line could loosen while driving, potentially causing sudden deceleration and increasing crash risk. This affects emergency response vehicles that may be used in high-speed situations. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80023-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-sudden-deceleration.
“Spartan Gladiator 2020 Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Sudden Deceleration.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80023-spartan-gladiator-2020-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-sudden-deceleration. Based on NHTSA recall #20V203000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V203000).
Marion Body Works is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response chassis vehicles due to a parking brake hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Aug. 4, 2020. Dealers will inspect and tighten the park brake control line free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Spartan Gladiator, 2019-2020
Spartan MetroStar, 2019-2020
What to do
Marion Body Works 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 Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
The hazard
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. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Marion Body Works Inc. has 1 other recall on record since 2019-11-19. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Blazer EV (2024-2025) Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintended Activation (2026-01-22), 2026 Jeep Gladiator Wheels Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2026-07-16), and International 2023-2026 LT Vehicles: Service Brakes Risk of Unexpected Movement (2025-11-20).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was modified by Marion Body Works for emergency response use. The recall covers 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles.
Brand
Marion Body Works
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 to schedule a free repair for your vehicle.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Marion Body Works 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 Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
Take action
Contact Marion Body Works
We’ve drafted a message you can send Marion Body Works to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V203000 — Marion Body Works Spartan Gladiator 2020 Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Sudden Deceleration
Hello,
I own a Spartan Gladiator 2020 Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Sudden Deceleration that is covered by recall 20V203000 from Marion Body Works.
The official recall notice states: Marion Body Works 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 Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
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.
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.
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