Vehicle recall 12V565000 · December 6, 2012
Spartan K2, K3 and 1 more model
The front brake hoses or the ABS sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2013 K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis, manufactured July 23, 2012, through November 7, 2012 and equipped with an independent front suspension that has the ABS modulator valve mounted in a forward position. The front brake hoses or the ABS sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
- Consequence
- Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers. Lack of air to the front brake may increase stopping distances. Damage to the ABS sensor cable may disable the ABS. Either condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign number is 12015.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V565000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2012
- Filed by
- Spartan Chassis, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12015
- Owner notification
- December 20, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor; Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Suspension › Front
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 (2013): 2013
- Spartan K3 (2013): 2013
- Spartan MM (2013): 2013
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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