CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Specialty K1 motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.
- Risk
- The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the cotter pin installation, properly installing the pin and adjusting the brakes as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19001.
- 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
Some motor home chassis have front drum brakes where the cotter pin at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster may be missing or improperly installed. Without a properly secured pin, the actuator rod can detach, which affects brake performance and lengthens the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
A longer stopping distance raises the risk of a crash. Owners should have their vehicle inspected as soon as possible. Authorized service centers will inspect the cotter pin, install it correctly, and adjust the brakes as needed, all at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is covered, contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-5008 (recall number 19001), and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K1 | 20192020 |
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