What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023512
- Recall date
- 15 September 2023
- Make
- Spartan, Kme
- Models
- Metro Star, Panther, Gladiator, FC-94
- Model years
- 2022 to 2024
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 95
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain emergency vehicles, the inversion valve in the air brake system may not work properly. As a result, there could be a delay before the parking brake applies. If this happens, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. This issue also causes the vehicle not to meet the requirements of the Canadian regulations.rnrnSafety Risk: rnA delay before the parking brake applies could result in unintended vehicle movement, and create the risk of an injury or a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnSpartan Fire will notify the owners by mail and arrange for an inspection of the inversion valve. If the valve is not certified, it will be replaced.
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 2023512.