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.