The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V049000·Announced 2019-01-23

Spartan K1 Motor Home Chassis Recalled for Brake Component Defect

Spartan is recalling 2019-2020 K1 motor home chassis because missing or improper cotter pins may cause brake actuator rods to detach, increasing stopping distance.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2019-2020 Specialty K1 motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The recall addresses a defect where cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.

The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach, which affects brake performance and lengthens the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the cotter pin installation, properly installing the pin and adjusting the brakes as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19001. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K1
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
73

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)

  • K1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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