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SevereNHTSA·19V360000·Announced 2019-05-13

Spartan Emergency Chassis Recalled for Brake Valve Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 2018-2020 emergency response and motor home chassis because a brake relay valve defect may increase 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 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis, as well as 2019-2020 K2 models. The recall involves a defect in the brake relay valve that may have an air flow restriction.

This defect may result in an extended stopping distance, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis. Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3, K2, K4, METROSTAR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Response Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
92

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 (5)

  • K3
  • K2
  • K4
  • METROSTAR
  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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