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2006 SPARTAN K2

5 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs

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
1,212 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
13V182000 May 8, 2013
STEERING
Defect Description
Spartan 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. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notice... Read more
2,694 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
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.
2,621 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
06V094000 Mar 31, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BUSSMAN BOX WAS INCORRECTLY SOLDERED AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence
ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN AND/OR NOT BE CAPABLE OF POWERING UP. ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRAN... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
54 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
06V035000 Feb 7, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE WHEN THE FUSE IS BLOWN UPON ACTIVATION OF THE AUXILIARY BRAKE. AT THE TIME, THE AUXILIARY BRAKE, THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR, AND AUXILIARY BRAKE 'BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION' CEASE TO FUNCTION, AND THE 'CHECK' ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
Consequence
A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE AND CONTROL THE BRAKE LIGHT POWER SOURCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277, OPTION 1.
833 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 SPARTAN K2

6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR2
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM1
020000 SUSPENSION1
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM1
4VZ-E9QSR-09 Aug 18, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
4VZ-E9QSR-09 Aug 18, 2017
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
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.
CSB-08-350-004 Sep 1, 2008
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SPARTAN CHASSIS: REAR SUSPENSION TAG AXLE. DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BETWEEN DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION AND TAG AXLE SUSPENSION IS INTERFERING WITH AUTOMATIC LOAD SHARING BETWEEN DRIVE AND TAG AXLES. EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON HTB 210 SUSPENSION AND HA
TSB-08-350-001 Feb 1, 2008
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SPARTAN CHASSIS: REAR SUSPENSION, TAG AXLE PIVOT BOLTIS PRONE TO FAILURE IN CERTAIN MOUNTAIN MASTER AND K2 MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A HENDRICKSON TAG AXLE AND MANUFACTURE DATE 8/15/06-5/17/07. *PE

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
EQ — Closed — Model Year: 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

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2007 5 0 View
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2004 5 0 View
2003 4 0 View
2002 5 0 View
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2000 1 0 View
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