Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Spartan Motors USA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20171207
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190312
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
92
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190619
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Report Received Date
20190513
Record Creation Date
20190514
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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."
Consequence Summary
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Corrective Summary
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 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.