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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V412000

2012 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K3 | 2011 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan K3 | 2011 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan Su — Service brakes, air

Published August 15, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 11, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V412000, published August 15, 2011 and initiated August 11, 2011. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2012 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K3 | 2011 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan K3 | 2011 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan Su — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain 2011 SU and 2011 through 2012 model year MM, K2, and K3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from January 28, 2011, through June 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by Ametek. An incorrect value may have been used in the formula for calculating the sweep angle of the dial. This may have resulted in the accuracy of the gauge varying as much as eleven percent from the cutout pressure as opposed to the maximum allowable of +/- seven percent. Consequently, these chassis fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What to do

Spartan Chassis will notify owners and replace the affected guages with compliant ones, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1. Spartan's campagn number is 11018.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
K2
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2012 SPARTAN K2 | 2011 SPARTAN K3 | 2011 SPARTAN MM | 2012 SPARTAN MM | 2012 SPARTAN K3 | 2011 SPARTAN K2 | 2011 SPARTAN SU
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K3 | 2011 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan K3 | 2011 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan Su — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V412000 on August 15, 2011. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain 2011 SU and 2011 through 2012 model year MM, K2, and K3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from January 28, 2011, through June 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by Ametek. An incorrect value may have been used in the formula for calculating the sweep angle of the dial. This may have resulted in the accuracy of the gauge varying as much as eleven percent from the cutout pressure as opposed to the maximum allowable of +/- seven percent. Consequently, these chassis fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Spartan Chassis will notify owners and replace the affected guages with compliant ones, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1. Spartan's campagn number is 11018.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: K2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)