SPARTAN K2 (2020) recall — Service Brakes
Spartan recalls 2018-2019 K2 emergency response chassis cabs due to potential air brake issues causing longer stopping distances, violating FMVSS 121. Affected owners should contact Spartan for free valve repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling certain 2018-2019 K2 emergency response vehicle chassis because brake valves may cause longer stopping distances, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the valves inspected and replaced by Spartan dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80026-spartan-k2-2020-recall-increased-stopping-distance-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80026-spartan-k2-2020-recall-increased-stopping-distance-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V360000
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“Spartan K2 (2020) recall: Increased stopping distance risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80026-spartan-k2-2020-recall-increased-stopping-distance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V360000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V360000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction that causes longer stopping distances. This violates federal air brake safety standards and could lead to crashes if the vehicle needs to stop quickly.
Who’s affected
Emergency responders and vehicle owners who purchased Spartan's 2018-2019 K2 chassis cabs are affected. Those using these vehicles for critical operations face higher risk due to potential brake failures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a Spartan K2 chassis cab from 2018-2019. The recall covers emergency response vehicles like Gladiator, MetroStar, and K3/K4 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-5008 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free valve inspection.
Get Valve Inspection and Repair
Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake valve if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
Spartan's 2018-2019 K2 emergency response chassis cabs, including Gladiator, MetroStar, K3, and K4 models.
How do I know if my vehicle needs the valve repair?
Spartan dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace the valve if it has an air flow restriction causing longer stopping distances.
Is there a deadline for fixing my vehicle?
The recall began June 19, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for repairs — owners can contact Spartan for service anytime.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V360000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 19V360000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #19V360000 (May 13, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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