SPARTAN K2 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V538000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | K2 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-09-11 | 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-16 - 2018-07-27
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18023
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 274
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Spartan will notify the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.
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.
