What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020185
- Recall date
- 29 April 2020
- Make
- Spartan
- Models
- Metro Star, Gladiator
- Model years
- 2019 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain fire trucks, the air line for the parking brake may loosen and come out of its fitting. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, the parking brake could apply without warning. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA parking brake that applies suddenly while driving could increase the risk of a crash. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnSpartan Fire will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to an authorized repair facility to inspect and retighten the parking brake control line, as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020185.