CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2018-2019 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis may have a brake relay valve with an air flow restriction. This can extend stopping distance and fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
A longer stopping distance raises the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or check with the vehicle manufacturer that purchased the chassis. Spartan dealers will inspect the brake relay valves and replace them as needed, free of charge.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and have the repair completed as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Spartan K2 | 20192020 |
| Spartan K3 | 20182019 |
| Spartan K4 | 20182019 |
| Spartan Metro Star | 20182019 |