NHTSA Recall 18V538000: Service brakes, air
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 274 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Spartan K2.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V538000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18023 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | August 15, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 11, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V538000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.