Vehicle recall 12V125000 · March 23, 2012
Spartan K2 and MG
These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2012 K2 and mg chassis manufactured from December 15, 2011, through January 31, 2012, and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements.
- Consequence
- The park brake may not hold the vehicle in place and if the vehicle moves, injury or property damage could occur without warning.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners and install improved brake chambers, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartans safety recall number is 12005.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2012
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12005
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
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 (2012): 2012
- Spartan MG (2012): 2012
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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