Air brake system guages/fmvss 121
Defect Summary
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2011 su and 2011 through 2012 model year mm, k2, and k3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 28, 2011, through june 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by ametek. an incorrect value may have been used in the formula for calculating the sweep angle of the dial. this may have resulted in the accuracy of the gauge varying as much as eleven percent from the cutout pressure as opposed to the maximum allowable of +/- seven percent. Consequently, these chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Safety Consequence
In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected. this could cause the application of the spring brake without warning and may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan chassis will notify owners and replace the affected guages with compliant ones, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1. spartan's campagn number is 11018.
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FAQ: Recall 11V412000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V412000?
NHTSA recall 11V412000 was issued by Shyft Group on August 11, 2011. It addresses: Air brake system guages/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 313 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V412000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11018. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.