January 23, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V049000
Actuator Rod for Front Slack Adjuster may Separate
The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V049
Manufacturer Spartan Motors USA
Components SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected 73
Summary
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Specialty K1 motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the cotter pin installation, properly installing the pin and adjusting the brakes as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan’s number for this recall is 19001.
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.
February 7, 2019
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – 19V-049
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 a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2019 and 2020 model year K1 model motor home chassis manufactured between March 30, 2018 and December 13, 2018.
Please note: The Vehicle Identification Number that may be affected by this recall is located at the top of this letter.
What is the defect?
Retainer pins or cotter pins may not be installed correctly in the actuator rod of the front brake slack adjusters. This could result in decreased braking performance which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
An inspection will need to be performed to determine if the retainer pin is missing or if the cotter pin is installed correctly. If found missing, a missing cotter pin will be installed. If the cotter pin is not installed correctly in the actuator rod, it will be installed correctly, and your brakes adjusted appropriately. All of which will be done at no charge.
Labor Time:
Inspections, installations and brake adjustment may take up to 1 hour. However, due to some service scheduling times, your service center may need your vehicle for a longer period.
What You Should Do:
Call Spartan at 1-855-589-9836 to locate a qualified service center near you. Steps will be taken to ensure the recall 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 at 1-855-589-9836.
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 at 1-855-589-9836. 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,
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| SPARTAN | K1 | 2019-2020 |
7 Associated Documents
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V049-9994.pdf 146.099KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
RCLQRT-19V049-3259.PDF 211.141KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V049-5107.PDF 213.701KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V049-5117.pdf 245.679KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V049-4254.PDF 211.238KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V049-2500.PDF 211.317KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V049-4789.PDF 211.429KB
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- Material: Our cotter pins are made of premium 304 stainless steel, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance. (304 stainless steel belongs to austenitic stainless steel. Austenite is partially or slightly transformed into martensite during cold heating. Martensite is magnetic, so 304 stainless steel is micro-magnetic)
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