Recall 11V587 affects 35 2011-2012 Spartan K2 recreational vehicles with brake chambers that fail park-brake requirements. Repair is free at a franchised Spartan dealer.
Spartan is recalling 35 2011-2012 K2 recreational vehicles under recall 11V587 because the air brake system does not meet park brake and draw bar requirements. If the park brake fails to hold, the vehicle can move without warning, with injury or property damage risk; the Spartan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The air brake system on a 2011-2012 Spartan K2 uses compressed air to apply the foundation brakes and to hold the vehicle when it is parked. The brake chambers convert air pressure into mechanical force at the wheels. On these recreational vehicles, the recalled setup involves 3030 brake chambers on a chassis rated at 52,000 lbs.
The problem is compliance with the parking brake and draw bar requirements for air brake systems. In plain terms, the parking brake hardware does not provide the required holding performance for this vehicle rating. That matters because the parking brake is supposed to keep the vehicle secured after the driver sets it, separate from normal pedal braking.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not told to expect a light, sound, pedal change, or other clear symptom before the parking brake system fails to meet the required holding standard.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2011 and 2012 model years for the K2, with both years tied to the brake system.
| 2012 Spartan K2 | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Spartan K2 | brake system |
| Units affected | 35 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the park brake does not hold, the K2 can move after it is parked, creating risk of injury or property damage without warning. Set the brake carefully, keep people clear of the vehicle, and schedule the recall work. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Spartan K2 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Spartan service location or Spartan customer service to confirm current scheduling for recall number 11V587.
- Schedule the free improved brake chamber installation that corrects the park-brake holding problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Spartan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V587 when you call.
- Park on level ground, set the parking brake, and chock the wheels until the improved brake chambers are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Spartan technician installs improved brake chambers on the recalled K2 chassis. The repair addresses brake chambers that did not meet the parking brake and draw bar requirements for the air brake system. Parts and labor are free under the recall. The campaign began on March 12, 2012, so ask a Spartan service center to confirm the open recall and complete the brake chamber installation.
Timeline
| December 6, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V587?
Recall 11V587 covers 35 2011-2012 Spartan K2 recreational vehicles rated at 52,000 lbs and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. The park brake system does not meet the required park brake and draw bar performance standard. Spartan installs improved brake chambers for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Spartan K2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V587. If it is, contact a franchised Spartan dealer or Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 to schedule the improved brake chamber installation. Reference recall 11V587 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Spartan will install improved brake chambers free of charge, and the safety recall repair began on March 12, 2012.
What is the safety risk?
The park brake does not hold the vehicle in place as required. If the vehicle moves after it is parked, injury or property damage can happen without warning. Until the repair is complete, use extra care when parking and ask the dealer for guidance.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the park brake fails to hold the vehicle. The recall issue is tied to the brake chamber setup on affected 2011-2012 Spartan K2 vehicles, so the VIN check is the reliable way to confirm inclusion.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V587000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V587 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V587000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →