NHTSA Campaign 18V538000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by Spartan Motors USA · Reported Aug 15, 2018 · 274 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | K2 | 2018 | 274 |
| SPARTAN | K2 | 2019 | 274 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V538000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.