Vehicle recall 98V251000 · October 7, 1998
Spartan K22242, MM2242 and 3 more models
Vehicle description: motor homes built with midland-grau TK-2 anti-lock brake system (ABS).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: motor homes built with midland-grau TK-2 anti-lock brake system (ABS). Pressure differential problems between front and rear brake systems can result in braking timing issues which can create excessive front brake wear.
- Consequence
- This condition can reduce front brake life resulting in increased vehicle stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the quick release valve with a valve from another vendor.
- Notes
- Owner notification began during November 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V251000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 1998
- Filed by
- SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 19, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,237
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Alpine (1997): 1997
- Spartan IC2242 (1997): 1997
- Spartan K22242 (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Spartan MM2242 (1996-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996
- Spartan Z22242 (1997): 1997
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