2001 SPARTAN K2
2 recalls — 0 complaints
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.
03V202000 Jun 3, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS, THE DEFECT IS INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER BOLT THAT MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE FROM ONE OF THE CONTROL ARMS.
Consequence
SHOULD THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM, THE OPERATOR COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
TUTHILL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT P/N K704627 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES AT 800-225-7824 (... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
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 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | View |