NHTSA Campaign 19V360000

SERVICE BRAKES

Issued by Spartan Motors USA · Reported May 13, 2019 · 92 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2018 92
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2019 92
SPARTAN K2 2019 92
SPARTAN K2 2020 92
SPARTAN K3 2018 92
SPARTAN K3 2019 92
SPARTAN K4 2018 92
SPARTAN K4 2019 92
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2018 92
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2019 92

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V360000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.