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Spartan K3 recalls and problems

41 recalls and 7 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
41
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Spartan K3 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 K3100000
2024 K3210000
2023 K3420000
2022 K3700000
2021 K3600000
2020 K3500000
2019 K3400000
2018 K3600000
2017 K3700000
2016 K3500000
2015 K3900000
2014 K3700000
2013 K3900000
2012 K3820000
2011 K3900000
2010 K3710000
2009 K3400000
2008 K3600000
2007 K3400000
2006 K3400000
2005 K3410000
2004 K3300000

Most reported Spartan K3 problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Steering4
Power Train4
Visibility3
Service Brakes, Air2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Back Over Prevention1
Exterior Lighting1

All Spartan K3 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-052Jan 30, 20242023–2025SteeringShyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3, and K4 chassis.
23V-062Feb 9, 20232022–2024Electrical SystemShyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis.
22V-531Jul 22, 20222022–2023SteeringShyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles.
21V-969Dec 14, 20212020–2023Fuel System, DieselShyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles.
21V-752Sep 27, 20212020–2022SteeringShyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles.
21V-589Jul 29, 20212018–2022Electrical SystemShyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis.
21V-319May 5, 20212017–2022Fuel System, GasolineShyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles.
21V-214Mar 25, 20212021–2022SteeringShyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles.
21V-041Feb 2, 20212020–2021SteeringShyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles.
19V-360May 13, 20192018–2019Service BrakesSpartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis.
18V-384Jun 7, 20182016–2019Tires, Fuel System, OtherSpartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis.
17V-403Jun 27, 20172017–2018Fuel System, DieselSpartan 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.
17V-351May 31, 20172010–2014Electrical SystemSpartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs.
17V-160Mar 13, 20172011–2018SuspensionSpartan 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.
16V-776Oct 26, 20162017Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical SystemSpartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Specialty Vehicle K2 and K3 vehicles manufactured March 24, 2016, to August 31, 2016.
16V-676Sep 19, 20162010–2017SteeringSpartan 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…
16V-429Jun 13, 20162017Electrical SystemSpartan 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…
16V-313May 17, 20162007–2015Engine and Engine CoolingSpartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015.
15V-549Sep 1, 20152004–2008Engine and Engine CoolingSpartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007.
15V-471Jul 28, 20152015–2016SuspensionSpartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, and K3 vehicles manufactured November 19, 2013, to May 7, 2015.
15V-388Jun 19, 20152015–2016Power TrainSpartan Motors, Inc.
15V-211Apr 10, 20152015SuspensionSpartan Motors, Inc.
14V-829Dec 30, 20142015SteeringSpartan Motors, Inc.
14V-812Dec 23, 20142013–2015SteeringSpartan Motors, Inc.
14V-747Nov 24, 20142013–2015Service Brakes, AirSpartan Motors, Inc.
13V-531Oct 25, 20132013–2014SteeringSpartan Motors Inc.
13V-392Aug 30, 20132010–2012Service Brakes, AirSpartan Motor Chassis, Inc.
13V-242Jun 10, 20132012–2013SuspensionSpartan Motors, Inc.
13V-182May 8, 20132006–2011SteeringSpartan 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.
12V-565Dec 6, 20122013Service Brakes, Air, SuspensionSpartan 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…
11V-516Oct 17, 20112010–2011Vehicle Speed ControlSpartan 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…
11V-425Aug 17, 20112011–2012Engine and Engine CoolingSpartan 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…
11V-412Aug 11, 20112011–2012Service Brakes, AirSpartan Motors Chassis, Inc.
09V-478Dec 16, 20092008–2009Service Brakes, HydraulicSpartan 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…
09V-455Nov 30, 20092005–2006Engine and Engine CoolingSpartan is recalling 14 model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between november 12, 2004 and march 1, 2006, equipped with caterpillar c15 engine.
09V-184May 28, 20092008–2010Service Brakes, AirSpartan 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…
08V-275Jun 20, 20082008SteeringSpartan chassis is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 mm, and my 2008 k2, k3, and su motor home chassis.
07V-300Jul 13, 20072004SteeringOn certain motor homes and fire trucks, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions.
06V-413Oct 31, 20062005Engine and Engine CoolingOn 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.
06V-094Mar 31, 20062006–2007Electrical SystemOn certain motor homes, the bussman box was incorrectly soldered and could fail.
05V-283Jun 17, 20052004–2005SteeringOn certain motor homes, the I-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Spartan K3?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2023 Spartan K3 has the most reports (2). Check the 2023 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Spartan K3 have?

NHTSA lists 41 safety recalls covering Spartan K3 model years 2004–2025.

What are the most common Spartan K3 problems?

Owners report electrical system, steering, power train problems most often.