2018-2020 Spartan Gladiator, Spartan K2 and others recall: service brakes
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on May 13, 2019. It covers about 92 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 92
- reported
- May 13, 2019
- owners notified
- Jun 19, 2019
Service brakes
- What is 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."
- 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.
Recall number 19V360000
Affected vehicles
- Spartan Gladiator 2018-2019 20182019
- Spartan K2 2019-2020 20192020
- Spartan K3 2018-2019 20182019
- Spartan K4 2018-2019 20182019
- Spartan Metrostar 2018-2019 20182019
Questions about recall 19V360000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 Spartan Gladiator, Spartan K2 and others service brakes?
Yes. Recall 19V360000, reported on May 13, 2019, covers about 92 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V360000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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