NHTSA Recall 05V146000: Supply (service brakes)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,735 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Spartan K2.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V146000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SPEC 05008 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY |
| Report received | April 12, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 3, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
Safety risk
This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V146000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan K2 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Spartan Me | 2003, 2004 |
| Spartan MG | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Spartan Mgnat | 2004 |
| Spartan Mgtra | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Spartan Mm | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Spartan Mmjay | 2002 |
| Spartan Mmtra | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Spartan Nvs | 2004, 2005 |
| Spartan Sg | 2003 |
| Spartan Sp | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.