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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.: Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Delayed Parking Brake Engagement

Agency Publication Date: November 7, 2023
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Summary

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling 10 emergency vehicles, including 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, and FC-94 models. A defect in the vehicle's inversion valve can cause a delay in the parking brake setting after the driver engages it. Custom Fire will inspect and replace the faulty valve free of charge to ensure the braking system functions correctly.

Risk

If the parking brake does not set immediately upon engagement, the vehicle can move unintentionally. This unexpected movement significantly increases the risk of a crash or injury to first responders and bystanders.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for these specific models: 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator, MetroStar, or FC-94 emergency vehicles.
  2. Contact Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. customer service at 1-715-294-2555 to schedule a free inspection and, if necessary, an inversion valve replacement.
  3. Refer to the manufacturer's recall reference numbers 23V-631 or TC 2023-512 when speaking with the service department.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free inspection and replacement of the inversion valve.

How to: Contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555 to arrange for a free inspection and repair.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2024 Spartan Gladiator
Product: 2021-2024 Spartan MetroStar
Product: 2021-2024 Spartan FC-94

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V747000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 10 vehicles(10% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 16, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 23V-631/TC 2023-512
Agency Last Updated: June 3, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response