Service brakes, airRecall 18V-538 · 2018–2019 Spartan K2
Spartan Motors USA recall 18V-538 covers 274 2018–2019 Spartan K2 for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V538000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 16, 2017 to July 27, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.