2018 SPARTAN K4 RECALL - #19V360000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 SPARTAN K4 |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan Motors USA |
| Manufactured between |
12/7/2017 - 3/12/2019 |
| Recalled on |
5/14/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan Motors USA |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/2019 |
| # Affected |
92 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2018 SPARTAN K4 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2018 SPARTAN K4 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2018 SPARTAN K4 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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