CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The park brake system on certain Spartan Specialty K2 chassis may not be able to keep the vehicle from moving unintentionally when parked on a slope. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
If the vehicle rolls while parked on a grade, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take the vehicle to an authorized Spartan dealer, where new brake chambers will be installed free of charge. Spartan's customer service line is 1-800-543-5008.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls on the NHTSA website to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K2 | 20182019 |
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