2005 SPARTAN K2
7 recalls — 5 complaints — 3 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.
15V549000 Sep 1, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
08V567000 Oct 28, 2008
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING 2,621 MY 2005-2009 K2, MY 2006-2009 MG, AND MY 2007-2009 MM MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PUTNAM HITCHES. CERTAIN TRAILER HITCHES MAY FRACTURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE TRAILER.
Consequence
SUSPECT HITCHES MAY DEVELOP FRACTURES AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION MAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PEDESTRIAN HARM.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
07V300000 Jul 13, 2007
STEERING
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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.
05V283000 Jun 17, 2005
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
05V146000 Apr 12, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING.
Consequence
THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL USE A JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING A 33 OHM RESISTOR WHICH WILL SHIFT THE RESISTANCE CURVE OF THE AIR PRESSURE SENDER TO MATCH THE ALARM POINT OF THE CURRENT GAUGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
04V435000 Sep 9, 2004
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES, THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS MAY RETURN THE PEDAL SHAFT TO THE HOME POSITION WHILE NOT FULLY RETURNING THE POTENTIOMETER KEY TO ITS HOME POSITION.
Consequence
IN A NEUTRAL OR NO LOAD SITUATION: THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE IDLE SPEED UNTIL IT REACES FULL GOVERNED RPM. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ALLOW SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL TO ANY GEAR OVER 900 ENGINE RPM. IN GEAR OR UNDER LOAD: THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO 725 RPM (NORMAL IDLE) WHICH WILL REQUIRE A... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2004, BY PHONE CALLS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SPARTAN K2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE RADIATOR MOUNTED FRAMEWORK HAD BECOME STRUCTURALLY DISCONNECTED, WHICH IMPACTED A LOOSE CONNECTION OF THE SAND BLADE. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE RADIATOR HOUSING WAS FRACTURED, WHICH IMPACTED THE SAND BLADE, HOUSING UNIT, AND OTHER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SPARTAN K2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE RADIATOR MOUNTED FRAMEWORK HAD BECOME STRUCTURALLY DISCONNECTED, WHICH IMPACTED A LOOSE CONNECTION OF THE SAND BLADE. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE RADIATOR HOUSING WAS FRACTURED, WHICH IMPACTED THE SAND BLADE, HOUSING UNIT, AND OTHER ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 10, 2007
Incident date: Sep 30, 2005
THERE HAVE BEEN TWO SPARTAN K2 RECALLS ON STEERING RELATED ISSUES ON 2005 UNITS.05V283000 AND 07V300000 THESE ARE DEFECTS IN STEERING LINKAGE AND SPACERS THAT CAN CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. I AM TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT MY K2 IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, MY UNIT HAS HAD A STEERING DEFECT SINC... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Oct 10, 2007
Incident date: Sep 30, 2005
THERE HAVE BEEN TWO SPARTAN K2 RECALLS ON STEERING RELATED ISSUES ON 2005 UNITS.05V283000 AND 07V300000 THESE ARE DEFECTS IN STEERING LINKAGE AND SPACERS THAT CAN CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. I AM TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT MY K2 IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, MY UNIT HAS HAD A STEERING DEFECT SINC... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 19, 2007
Incident date: Sep 13, 2006
DURING DRIVING, PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD POPPED LOOSE AT AREA OF UPPER CORNER, EVENTUALLY CRACKING. MANUFACTURER OF MOTOR HOME HAD IT PICKED UP AND RETURNED TO THE FACTORY. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED TOTAL FRONT CAP, KEPT IT OVER 4 MONTHS, HAD IT RETURNED, IMMEDIATELY UPON RETURN, BEFORE, I COU... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 SPARTAN K2
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
TSB-15-310-002
Sep 17, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SPARTAN MOTORS: SOME MOTOR HOME CHASSIS ARE EXPERIENCING A FUEL TANK DEFORMITY AND FUEL SENDER BY SHOWING LESS FUEL ON FUEL GAUGE THAN IN FUEL TANK AND WOULD NEED TO HAVE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM ADJUSTMENT. MODEL 2002-15 MM, K3, K2, NVS.
TSB-15-310-002
Sep 17, 2015
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SPARTAN MOTORS: SOME MOTOR HOME CHASSIS ARE EXPERIENCING A FUEL TANK DEFORMITY AND FUEL SENDER BY SHOWING LESS FUEL ON FUEL GAUGE THAN IN FUEL TANK AND WOULD NEED TO HAVE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM ADJUSTMENT. MODEL 2002-15 MM, K3, K2, NVS.
05170001
Jan 1, 2006
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ENGINE COOLING - MECHANICAL FAN DRIVE V-BELT ALIGNMENT. SPARTAN K2 AND K3 CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICALLY DRIVEN ENGINE COOLING FAN, MANUFACTURED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. MISALIGNED PULLEYS MAY CAUSE DRIVE BELTS TO COME O
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 (current) | 7 | 5 | |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | View |