- The problem
- Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 k2, my 2006-2009 mg, and my 2007-2009 mm motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
- The risk
- Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. The recall began on january 21, 2009. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Spartan MG Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2007 Spartan MG have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2008 for the trailer hitches.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical MG year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2007 Spartan MG recalls 3
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 home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up.
- The risk
- Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator.
- The fix
- The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the bussman box was incorrectly soldered and could fail.
- The risk
- Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shutdown and/or not be capable of powering up. One or a combination of the following conditions may occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission starting and engine cooling systems, in the operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, antilock brake system (abs), auxiliary brake system, heater elements in the air dryer, and/or the heater element in the water in-fuel separator, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective components. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
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Spartan MG: every year compared
All MG years2007 Spartan MG vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Spartan MG | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 2007 Spartan K224360-025 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Spartan DP | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2007 Spartan MG
Does the 2007 Spartan MG have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Spartan MG: trailer hitches (October 2008); fuses and circuit breakers (August 2007); fuses and circuit breakers (March 2006). 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 2007 Spartan MG had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2007 Spartan MG a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2007 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