NHTSA Recall 19V360000: Service brakes
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 92 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V360000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 19012 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Report received | May 13, 2019 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.
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 19V360000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Gladiator | 2018, 2019 |
| Spartan K2 | 2019, 2020 |
| Spartan K3 | 2018, 2019 |
| Spartan K4 | 2018, 2019 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2018, 2019 |
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.