Spartan Gladiator, K2, K3, K4 and 1 more (2018-2020): Service brakes
Recall 19V360000 · May 13, 2019 · Spartan Motors USA
92
vehicles affected
92
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V360000
- Date
- May 13, 2019
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 92
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes
- Model years
- 2018-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V360000?
5 models: Spartan Gladiator (2018-2019), Spartan K2 (2019-2020), Spartan K3 (2018-2019) and 2 more, about 92 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V360000?
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.
What can happen?
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.