- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
- The risk
- This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Spartan MG Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Spartan MG have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2005 for the supply.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MG year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Spartan MG recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the slack adjusters in the front axles were not adjusted properly.
- The risk
- The driver may experience a feeling of softening in the braking function. Reduction in brake force which could cause a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will adjust the front axle brake free of charge. The recall began on february 2, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277, option 1.
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Spartan MG: every year compared
All MG years2005 Spartan MG vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Spartan MG | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2005 Spartan K2 | 3 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Spartan Mountain Master | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2005 Spartan K3 | 1 | 4 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Spartan MG
Does the 2005 Spartan MG have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Spartan MG: supply (April 2005); slack adjusters (January 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Spartan MG had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Spartan MG a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Spartan MG year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2005 Spartan MG has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data