SPARTAN K2 (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan recalls 2018-2019 K2 motorhomes with potential brake failure when parked on slopes, risking unintended movement. Owners must contact Spartan for free brake chamber repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling certain 2018-2019 K2 motorhomes because their park brakes might let the vehicle move unintentionally when parked on a slope. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle shifts without the driver noticing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224346-spartan-k2-2019-recall-unintentional-movement-risk-when-parked-on.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224346-spartan-k2-2019-recall-unintentional-movement-risk-when-parked-on · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V538000
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“Spartan K2 (2019) recall: Unintentional movement risk when parked on incline.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224346-spartan-k2-2019-recall-unintentional-movement-risk-when-parked-on. Based on NHTSA recall #18V538000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V538000).
Why it’s dangerous
The park brake system may not hold the vehicle securely when parked on a slope. This can cause the vehicle to move without the driver noticing, increasing crash risk if the vehicle shifts unexpectedly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Spartan K2 motorhomes are affected. Those who park these vehicles on inclines are most at risk of unintended movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Spartan K2 motorhomes. The recall started September 11, 2018, and applies to vehicles with the specific park brake issue described.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-5008 to schedule free brake chamber installation.
Get Free Brake Chamber Repair
Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers at no cost to fix the park brake issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The park brake system on these vehicles may not prevent unintended movement when parked on a slope, failing to meet federal safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2018-2019 Spartan K2 motorhome with the specific park brake issue described in the recall notice.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 to arrange free brake chamber installation by a Spartan dealer.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V538000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 18V538000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V538000 (August 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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