Service brakesRecall 19V-360 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Motors USA recall 19V-360 covers 92 Spartan vehicles for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V360000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 7, 2017 to March 12, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.