Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V538000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 274 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V538000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 15, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V538000 |
| Units affected: | 274 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.