Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V125000 Reported March 23, 2012

Air brake system/fmvss 121

Q: What is recall 12V125000?

NHTSA recall 12V125000 was issued by Shyft Group on March 23, 2012. It addresses: Air brake system/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Shyft Group · N/A · 13 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V125000

Manufacturer Campaign

12005

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 23, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The park brake may not hold the vehicle in place and if the vehicle moves, injury or property damage could occur without warning.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 12V125000 or campaign 12005.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V125000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V125000?

NHTSA recall 12V125000 was issued by Shyft Group on March 23, 2012. It addresses: Air brake system/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 13 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 12V125000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12005. 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.