Spartan K3 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
41 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2009: 4; 2010: 7; 2011: 9; 2012: 8; 2013: 9; 2014: 7; 2015: 9; 2016: 5; 2017: 7; 2018: 6; 2019: 4; 2020: 5; 2021: 6; 2022: 7; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
41 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V283000 · Steering:Linkages
Reported: 2005-06-17 (June 17, 2005) · Model years: 2004, 2005
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST.
Consequence: DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE I-SHAFT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V300000 · Steering
Reported: 2007-07-13 (July 13, 2007) · Model years: 2004
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A SPACER WITH INCORRECT DIMENSIONS. A SPACER OF INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT ALLOWS FOR EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE RETURN FUNCTION OF THE RECIRCULATION BALLS AND, AS A CONSEQUENCE, THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE CIRCULATORY FUNCTION OF THESE BALLS.
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE MODE IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE, THE FINAL RESULT WILL BE INTERRUPTION IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAN NO LONGER BE STEERED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V549000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Reported: 2015-09-01 (September 1, 2015) · Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Consequence: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V413000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2006-10-31 (October 31, 2006) · Model years: 2005
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE IN A FLEETWOOD HERITAGE MOTOR HOME, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA) OIL LINE MAY WEAR CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Consequence: AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE THAT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 05E078). THE VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED, THE VVA OIL LINE REPLACED, AND A RETENTION CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ONNOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-877-777-3126, SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V455000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2009-11-30 (November 30, 2009) · Model years: 2005, 2006
SPARTAN IS RECALLING 14 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12, 2004 AND MARCH 1, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Consequence: AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277 OPTION 1.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V094000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 2006-03-31 (March 31, 2006) · Model years: 2006, 2007
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BUSSMAN BOX WAS INCORRECTLY SOLDERED AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence: ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN AND/OR NOT BE CAPABLE OF POWERING UP. ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, IN THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM, HEATER ELEMENTS IN THE AIR DRYER, AND/OR THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE WATER IN-FUEL SEPARATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V182000 · Steering
Reported: 2013-05-08 (May 8, 2013) · Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V313000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Reported: 2016-05-17 (May 17, 2016) · Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Consequence: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16014. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-554.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V275000 · Steering
Reported: 2008-06-20 (June 20, 2008) · Model years: 2008
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 MM, AND MY 2008 K2, K3, AND SU MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. CERTAIN CHASSIS FASTENERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF STEERING, AND/OR REDUCED LEVEL OF SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FASTENERS AS NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V184000 · Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve
Reported: 2009-05-28 (May 28, 2009) · Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
SPARTAN IS RECALLING 484 MODEL YEARS 2008-2010 ADV, BEY, FUR, GLC, GLD, K2, K3, MG, MM, MTR, AND NVS FIRE TRUCK, AMBULANCE, AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND DECEMBER 16, 2008 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.
Consequence: MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR SPARTAN CHASSIS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V478000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 2009-12-16 (December 16, 2009) · Model years: 2008, 2009
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MM, K2, AND K3 MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2007 AND AUGUST 11, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES P/NOS. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, SUPPLIED BY KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE. SOME ASSEMBLIES COULD CONTAIN A DRIVE PIN THAT IS BELOW SPECIFICATION AND MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE ARM CAUSING SEPARATION OR LOOSENING OF THE PEDAL FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO REMEDY THESE MOTORHOMES. PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-064. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY SPARTAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277 - OPTION 1.
NHTSA campaign record ↗11V516000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2011-10-17 (October 17, 2011) · Model years: 2010, 2011
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INCOMPLETE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, PART NUMBER 2791-NN2E-001 OR 2791-NN2E-002. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT CANCEL. ADDITIONALLY, THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT, MODERATE INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED UNTIL THE VEHICLES REACHES ITS GOVERNED SPEED AFTER THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL IS SET.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING THE BRAKE OR IF THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES AND THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE, THEY MAY HAVE REDUCED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V392000 · Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Reported: 2013-08-30 (August 30, 2013) · Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.
Consequence: This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V676000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
Reported: 2016-09-19 (September 19, 2016) · Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V351000 · Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Reported: 2017-05-31 (May 31, 2017) · Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Consequence: A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.
NHTSA campaign record ↗11V412000 · Service Brakes, Air
Reported: 2011-08-11 (August 11, 2011) · Model years: 2011, 2012
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."
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗11V425000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2011-08-17 (August 17, 2011) · Model years: 2011, 2012
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010, 2011, AND 2012 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS MM, K2, K3, BUS, FURION, GLADIATOR, AND METRO STAR, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008 - OPTION 5.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V160000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Reported: 2017-03-13 (March 13, 2017) · Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V242000 · Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Reported: 2013-06-10 (June 10, 2013) · Model years: 2012, 2013
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.
Consequence: Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.
NHTSA campaign record ↗12V565000 · Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Suspension:Front
Reported: 2012-12-06 (December 6, 2012) · Model years: 2013
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2013 K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis, manufactured July 23, 2012, through November 7, 2012 and equipped with an independent front suspension that has the ABS modulator valve mounted in a forward position. The front brake hoses or the ABS sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
Consequence: Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers. Lack of air to the front brake may increase stopping distances. Damage to the ABS sensor cable may disable the ABS. Either condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V531000 · Steering:Linkages
Reported: 2013-10-25 (October 25, 2013) · Model years: 2013, 2014
Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Consequence: This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V747000 · Service Brakes, Air
Reported: 2014-11-24 (November 24, 2014) · Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Consequence: The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V812000 · Steering:Linkages
Reported: 2014-12-23 (December 23, 2014) · Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
Consequence: If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V829000 · Steering
Reported: 2014-12-30 (December 30, 2014) · Model years: 2015
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 Chassis manufactured November 22, 2013, to October 28, 2014. The steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear.
Consequence: Premature wear of the steering slip shaft may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14022.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V211000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Reported: 2015-04-10 (April 10, 2015) · Model years: 2015
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 chassis manufactured February 28, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
Consequence: If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15001.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V388000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly
Reported: 2015-06-19 (June 19, 2015) · Model years: 2015, 2016
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Consequence: If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V471000 · Suspension
Reported: 2015-07-28 (July 28, 2015) · Model years: 2015, 2016
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, and K3 vehicles manufactured November 19, 2013, to May 7, 2015. Power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.
Consequence: A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15018.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V384000 · Tires | Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting | Fuel System, Other
Reported: 2018-06-07 (June 7, 2018) · Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.
Consequence: The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V429000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Reported: 2016-06-13 (June 13, 2016) · Model years: 2017
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured April 18, 2016, through June 7, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective ECM with a remedy part, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16016.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V776000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2016-10-26 (October 26, 2016) · Model years: 2017
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Specialty Vehicle K2 and K3 vehicles manufactured March 24, 2016, to August 31, 2016. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
Consequence: Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16025.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V403000 · Fuel System, Diesel
Reported: 2017-06-27 (June 27, 2017) · Model years: 2017, 2018
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 17015.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V319000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
Reported: 2021-05-05 (May 5, 2021) · Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-11.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V360000 · Service Brakes
Reported: 2019-05-13 (May 13, 2019) · Model years: 2018, 2019
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V589000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2021-07-29 (July 29, 2021) · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V041000 · Steering | Steering:Column:Mounting Bracket
Reported: 2021-02-02 (February 2, 2021) · Model years: 2020, 2021
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles. The steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components.
Consequence: If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V752000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
Reported: 2021-09-27 (September 27, 2021) · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-21.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V969000 · Fuel System, Diesel:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
Reported: 2021-12-14 (December 14, 2021) · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286-6467) or visit the website at care.cummins.com or owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-23.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V214000 · Steering:Column | Steering
Reported: 2021-03-25 (March 25, 2021) · Model years: 2021, 2022
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering output shaft inside the steering column may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
Consequence: Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-07.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V531000 · Steering
Reported: 2022-07-22 (July 22, 2022) · Model years: 2022, 2023
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan RV Chassis' customer service at 855.589.9836. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-04.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V062000 · Electrical System:Software
Reported: 2023-02-09 (February 9, 2023) · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis. A vehicle control module software error may cause loss of drive power or loss of key safety functions, such as loss of head lights or windshield wipers.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power, or reduced visibility from a loss of head lights or windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will update the vehicle control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-01.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V052000 · Steering
Reported: 2024-01-30 (January 30, 2024) · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3, and K4 chassis. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 24-01.
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