Recall 25V446 affects 76 2024-2025 Tico Pro Spotter trucks for non-DOT brake line fittings. Repair is free at any franchised Tico dealer.
Tico is recalling 76 2024-2025 Pro Spotter trucks because a non-DOT brake line fitting can reduce braking performance. Longer stopping distance increases crash risk, and Tico dealers will replace the brake line fitting free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The brake line fitting on the 2024-2025 Tico Pro Spotter is a 90 degree elbow in the air brake supply system. It connects brake air lines so compressed air can move through the system and apply the brakes when the driver presses the pedal. On a truck with air brakes, the fittings have to seal under pressure and match the required DOT-certified brake hardware.
On affected trucks, the fitting supplied for a high-mount air cleaner configuration was visually similar to the correct part, but it was not DOT marked or certified. Tico traced the issue to a distribution source that supplied the wrong product. If that fitting does not perform like the certified part, the air brake system loses braking performance and the truck needs more distance to stop.
The warning sign is reduced braking or a longer stopping distance than normal. If the truck takes longer to slow down, treat that as the symptom tied to this recall.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024 and 2025 model years, with the same elbow fitting used in the air-brake supply line.
| 2024 Tico Pro Spotter | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2025 Tico Pro Spotter | brake system |
| Units affected | 76 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced brake performance can make the Pro Spotter need more distance to stop and raises crash risk. If braking feels weaker or stopping distance grows, stop using the vehicle and call a franchised Tico dealer for inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Tico dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Tico Pro Spotter is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Tico dealer to schedule the free brake-line fitting inspection and replacement if needed, which corrects the non-DOT fitting tied to reduced braking performance.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 25V446 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking when you can.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tico technician inspects the brake line fitting and replaces it if the fitting is not compliant. The inspection, replacement part, and labor are free under the recall. Tico has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related brake line fitting repair before the recall notice. Keep repair invoices and proof of payment, and contact Tico customer service at 1-843-536-8139 to ask how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 30, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V446?
Recall 25V446 covers 76 2024-2025 Tico Pro Spotter trucks with a non-DOT brake line fitting that fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems. Tico dealers will inspect the fitting and replace it as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Tico Pro Spotter is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V446. If it is, contact a franchised Tico dealer to schedule the brake fitting inspection and replacement if needed. Reference recall number 25V446 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Tico says dealers will inspect and replace the fitting as needed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced braking performance. A non-DOT brake line fitting can extend the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing crash risk. Until the dealer inspection is complete, confirm whether your VIN is included and ask the dealer for guidance on use.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V446000 |
|---|---|
| Tico customer service | 1-843-536-8139 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V446 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V446000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →