2008–2009 Spartan K2, 2008–2013 Spartan MM Recall: Front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent…
NHTSA campaign 12V429000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Sep 4, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
The risk
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.Owners 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V429000 (manufacturer number 12010). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.