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May 13, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V360000
Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction/FMVSS 121
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V360
Manufacturer Spartan Motors USA
Components SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected 92
Summary
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.”
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.
June 19, 2019
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – 19V-360
This notice applies to the vehicle identification number below.
Dear Valued Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Spartan Motors USA, Inc . has decided that certain 2018 through 2020 model year Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar model vehicles fai l to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, Air Brake System. More speci fi call y, these vehicles may fail to meet section 5.3.3.1 – Service Brake Actuation Time.
Noncompliance:
An orifice within the brake relay valve in the brake system may be part iall y blocked restricting air flow to the brake chambers. This restriction could reduce the actuation time of the brakes and result in extended stopping distance.
An increase in stopping distance could occur without warning and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The brake relay valve will be removed and inspected. If needed, the brake relay valve will be replaced. Both the inspection and replacement of the valve will be done at NO CHARGE TO YOU.
Labor Time:
Inspection of the brake relay valve may take up to 1 hour. Replacement of the valve may extend this time by½ hour. Due to some service schedu ling times , your service center may need your vehicle for a longer period.
What You Should Do:
Call Spartan Emergency Response at 1-800-867-6478 to locate a service center near you. Steps will be taken to ensure the inspection is performed at the nearest service center.
Leased Vehicles:
The lessor must notify the lessee by first class mail within ten (10) days from receipt of their owner notification letter from the manufacturer; both for the initial notification and all subsequent notifications.
Reimbursement:
If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. For more information, contact Spartan Emergency Response at 1-800-867-6478.
Reply Card:
Please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us if you have changed your address, sold, or traded the vehicle.
If the authorized service center has failed, or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Spartan Emergency Response at 1-800-864-6478. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov if you feel the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge.
We regret any inconvenience this service may cause you. Your safety and continued satisfaction with the quality and performance of your chassis is of the utmost concern to us.
Sincerely
Spartan Motors USA, Inc.
10 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2018-2019 |
| SPARTAN | K2 | 2019-2020 |
| SPARTAN | K3 | 2018-2019 |
| SPARTAN | K4 | 2018-2019 |
| SPARTAN | METROSTAR | 2018-2019 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 3
RCLRPT-19V360-3275.PDF 214.29KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19V360-5144.PDF 214.29KB
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Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V360-1708.PDF 214.188KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V360-8368.pdf 244.822KB
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Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V360-1600.pdf 161.962KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V360-6323.PDF 211.326KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V360-4485.PDF 211.139KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V360-8627.PDF 211.234KB
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Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V360&docType=RCL
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