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.
The parking brake control line may loosen and come out of the fitting while the vehicle is moving. This could cause the park brake to activate unexpectedly, leading to sudden deceleration and increasing crash risk during operation.
Owners of 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator emergency response vehicles modified by Marion Body Works are most at risk. These vehicles are typically used in high-speed emergency operations where sudden deceleration could be dangerous.
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.
Reach out to Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 to schedule a free repair for your vehicle.
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 park brake control line may loosen and come out of the fitting while the vehicle is moving, potentially causing the park brake to activate unexpectedly.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator or MetroStar Emergency Response chassis modified by Marion Body Works.
Marion Body Works will inspect and tighten the park brake control line for free. All vehicles will be repaired before delivery to customers.
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 Marion Body Works Hello, I own a Marion Body Works 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.
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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.
