Recalls for 2012 Spartan Mg

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 2011-10-26
Description
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 incomplete recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 4, 2010, through january 26, 2011, equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002.  When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel.  Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicles reaches its governed speed after the vehicle's cruise control is set.

Consequence
If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The safety recall began on january 9, 2012.  Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 11027.owners 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.  

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 2012-03-23
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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
Spartan¿s safety recall number is 12005.owners 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.