Recall 98V285000 — PARKING BRAKE Defect in 1997-1999 SPARTAN K2
RECALL This recall affects up to 203 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V285000 |
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 203 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CAPACITY IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Safety Consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH AND INSTALL BRAKE SHOES WITH DIFFERENT LINING MATERIAL.
Related Recalls for SPARTAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V114000 | 2025 SPARTAN K2 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 85 | |
| 24V052000 | 2024 SPARTAN K4 | STEERING | 797 | |
| 23V062000 | 2024 SPARTAN K2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2,336 | |
| 22V785000 | 2021 SPARTAN K2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 540 | |
| 22V789000 | 2023 SPARTAN K2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 4 | |
| 22V776000 | 2023 SPARTAN K4 | PARKING BRAKE | 15 | |
| 22V531000 | 2022 SPARTAN K1 | STEERING | 100 | |
| 22V599000 | 2023 SPARTAN K2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 38 | |
| 21V969000 | 2021 SPARTAN K3 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 143 | |
| 21V752000 | 2020 SPARTAN K4 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 91 |