The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V587000·Announced 2011-12-06

Spartan K2 Recreational Vehicles Recalled for Air Brake Defect

Spartan Chassis is recalling 2011-2012 K2 recreational vehicles because the air brake system fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of the vehicle moving unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air brake system) where the source text explicitly states that injury or property damage could occur if the vehicle moves, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Chassis, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 K2 recreational vehicles manufactured between September 30, 2010, and November 22, 2011. These vehicles are rated at 52,000 lbs and are equipped with 3030 brake chambers. The recall affects 35 units.

The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 121, “Air Brake Systems,” because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements. As a result, the park brake may not hold the vehicle in place. If the vehicle moves, injury or property damage could occur without warning.

Spartan will notify owners and install improved brake chambers free of charge. The safety recall began on March 12, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Affected units
35

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.