2018 Spartan K2 | 2019 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air
Published August 21, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 15, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V538000, published August 21, 2018 and initiated August 15, 2018. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2018 Spartan K2 | 2019 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- K2
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2018 SPARTAN K2 | 2019 SPARTAN K2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Spartan K2 | 2019 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V538000 on August 21, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: K2.