SPARTAN K2 2019

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
8
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

4 Complaints 8 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

8 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Shyft Group
NHTSA Campaign: 21V589000 SAFETY RECALL
2.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SPARTAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 21-13
Notice Date: Sep 15, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Shyft Group
NHTSA Campaign: 21V319000 SAFETY RECALL
2.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SPARTAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 21-11
Notice Date: Aug 25, 2021
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Spartan Motors Usa
NHTSA Campaign: 19V360000 SAFETY RECALL
92 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 13, 2019
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SPARTAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 19012
Notice Date: Jun 19, 2019
Recall Date: May 13, 2019
Spartan Motors Usa
NHTSA Campaign: 18V672000 SAFETY RECALL
10 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2018
Safety Issue:

Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.

Potential Risk:
A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SPARTAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 18028
Notice Date: Oct 26, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2018
Spartan Motors Usa
NHTSA Campaign: 18V538000 SAFETY RECALL
274 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018
Safety Issue:

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Spartan will notify the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SPARTAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 18023
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018
Spartan Motors Usa
NHTSA Campaign: 18V384000 SAFETY RECALL
102 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 7, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SPARTAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 1806
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 7, 2018

Consumer Complaints

4 Complaints
Shyft Group
Campaign: 11492260 Other
Nov 4, 2022
Defect Description:

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan Motors Chassis K2. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. The motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had detached off the chassis and damaged the tire. The motorhome was taken to the dealer and the bolts on the chassis were retorqued, but the failure reoccurred. The motorhome was taken back to the dealer who stated that the bolts on the chassis needed to be retorqued. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the bolts needed to be retorqued yearly. The failure mileage was 19,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan Motors Chassis K2. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. The motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had detached off the chassis and damaged the tire. The motorhome was taken to the dealer and the bolts on the chassis were retorqued, but the failure reoccurred. The motorhome was taken back to the dealer who stated that the bolts on the chassis needed to be retorqued. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the bolts needed to be retorqued yearly. The failure mileage was 19,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan Motors Chassis K2. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. The motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had detached off the chassis and damaged the tire. The motorhome was taken to the dealer and the bolts on the chassis were retorqued, but the failure reoccurred. The motorhome was taken back to the dealer who stated that the bolts on the chassis needed to be retorqued. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the bolts needed to be retorqued yearly. The failure mileage was 19,000.

Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 11492260
Notice Date: Nov 4, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2022
Shyft Group
Campaign: 11432518 Other
Sep 10, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 11432518
Notice Date: Sep 10, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 10, 2021
Shyft Group
Campaign: 11432518 Other
Sep 10, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 11432518
Notice Date: Sep 10, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 10, 2021
Shyft Group
Campaign: 11428974 Other
Aug 13, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: SPN#3364, SPN#3031, or SPN#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. Once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service station within an hour for immediate repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent service station where they informed him that the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a shortage of parts to repair his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and he was placed on a list for when the parts were made available. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the service center. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: SPN#3364, SPN#3031, or SPN#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. Once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service station within an hour for immediate repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent service station where they informed him that the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a shortage of parts to repair his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and he was placed on a list for when the parts were made available. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the service center. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: SPN#3364, SPN#3031, or SPN#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. Once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service station within an hour for immediate repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent service station where they informed him that the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a shortage of parts to repair his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and he was placed on a list for when the parts were made available. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the service center. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Manufacturer: SPARTAN
Mfg Campaign: 11428974
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2021
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