1997 SPARTAN K2
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
15V633000 Oct 8, 2015
STEERING
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
98V285000 Nov 6, 1998
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CAPACITY IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH AND INSTALL BRAKE SHOES WITH DIFFERENT LINING MATERIAL.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 SPARTAN K2
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
RSB98V173
Oct 1, 1998
032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY / VERBIAGE MISSING. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SPARTAN K2
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EQ12004
Opened: Apr 2, 2012 — Closed: May 25, 2012
TSE Brakes, Inc. Hill Hold Requirements
On March 22, 2012, Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) notified the NHTSA that it had decided a defect exists in 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 re... Read more
SPARTAN K2 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SPARTAN K2 across all model years (1997–2025).
146
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SPARTAN K2 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 5 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 2 | 0 |