- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The park brake may not hold the vehicle in place and if the vehicle moves, injury or property damage could occur without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Spartan MG Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Spartan MG have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2012 for the service brakes, air.
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
2012 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
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Spartan MG: every year compared
All MG years2012 Spartan MG vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Spartan MG | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2012 Spartan K3 | 2 | 8 | C | 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 2012 Spartan MG
Does the 2012 Spartan MG have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Spartan MG: service brakes, air (March 2012); vehicle speed control (October 2011). 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 2012 Spartan MG had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 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 2012 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