Vehicle recall 19V360000 · May 13, 2019
Spartan Gladiator, K2 and 3 more models
The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V360000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 2019
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19012
- Owner notification
- June 19, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 92
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Gladiator (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Spartan K2 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Spartan K3 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Spartan K4 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Spartan Metrostar (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.