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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V587000

2012 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air

Published December 15, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 6, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V587000, published December 15, 2011 and initiated December 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2012 Spartan K2 | 2011 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 K2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 2011, RATED AT 52,000 LBS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3030 BRAKE CHAMBERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS” BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MEET THE PARK BRAKE AND DRAW BAR REQUIREMENTS.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

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

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Questions about this recall

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

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V587000 on December 15, 2011. Reported hazard: SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 K2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 2011, RATED AT 52,000 LBS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3030 BRAKE CHAMBERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS” BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MEET THE PARK BRAKE AND DRAW BAR REQUIREMENTS.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)