Vehicle recall 08V567000 · October 28, 2008
Spartan K2, MG and 1 more model
Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 K2, my 2006-2009 mg, and my 2007-2009 mm motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
- Consequence
- Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2009. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartan recall no. 08023.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V567000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 28, 2008
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08023
- Owner notification
- January 21, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,621
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan K2 (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Spartan MG (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Spartan MM (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.