NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Spartan MG Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2005 Spartan MG has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Spartan MG. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
NHTSA #05V146000Reported April 12, 2005 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 4,735 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING.
Safety consequence
THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05008.CUSTOMERS 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA #05V016000Reported January 12, 2005 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 490 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE SLACK ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT AXLES WERE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY.
Safety consequence
THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A FEELING OF SOFTENING IN THE BRAKING FUNCTION. REDUCTION IN BRAKE FORCE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
RECALL NO. SPEC 04026. CUSTOMERS 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.
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