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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V125000

2012 Spartan Mg | 2012 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air

Published March 23, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 23, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V125000, published March 23, 2012. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2012 Spartan Mg | 2012 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
MG
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2012 SPARTAN MG | 2012 SPARTAN K2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Spartan Mg | 2012 Spartan K2 — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V125000 on March 23, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: MG.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)