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2008 SPARTAN K2

8 recalls — 2 complaints — 9 TSBs

15V548000 Sep 1, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Consequence
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
440 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
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.
12V429000 Sep 4, 2012
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhi... Read more
Consequence
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
491 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
09V478000 Dec 16, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
SPARTAN 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 P/NOS. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, SUPPLIED BY KO... Read more
Consequence
IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO REMEDY THESE MOTORHOMES. PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-064. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY SPARTAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277 - OPTION 1.
70 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
09V184000 May 28, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Defect Description
SPARTAN 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 HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPER... Read more
Consequence
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR SPARTAN CHASSIS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277.
484 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, 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.
08V275000 Jun 20, 2008
STEERING
Defect Description
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 MM, AND MY 2008 K2, K3, AND SU MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. CERTAIN CHASSIS FASTENERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF STEERING, AND/OR REDUCED LEVEL OF SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FASTENERS AS NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277.
213 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
ENGINE Jan 10, 2017
Incident date: Jan 6, 2017
TURBO OULTET PIPE COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. MANY PROBLEMS WITH SIMALAR MODELS AND WAS TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL WAS NOT FLAGGED. STRANGELY ENOUGH IT HAS THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING AS OTHER MODELS. DIESEL EXHAUST POURING IN TO CABIN OF COACH VERY BIG SAFETY HAZARD WITH CARBON MONOX... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Jan 10, 2017
Incident date: Jan 6, 2017
TURBO OULTET PIPE COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. MANY PROBLEMS WITH SIMALAR MODELS AND WAS TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL WAS NOT FLAGGED. STRANGELY ENOUGH IT HAS THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING AS OTHER MODELS. DIESEL EXHAUST POURING IN TO CABIN OF COACH VERY BIG SAFETY HAZARD WITH CARBON MONOX... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 SPARTAN K2

9 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM1
020000 SUSPENSION1
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM1
TSB23-260-001 Dec 11, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor des
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.
TSB-13-500-001 Oct 3, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SPARTAN: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS, THE HADLEY AIR LEVEL SYSTEM MODULE MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED BY THE INTERFACE MODULE AND NEED TO CHANGE CONSTANT BATTERY CIRCUIT OF MODULE TO SWITCH POWER SOURCE (ACCESSORY CIRCUIT). MODELS 2007-2013 K2,
TSB-13-500-001 Oct 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
SPARTAN: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS, THE HADLEY AIR LEVEL SYSTEM MODULE MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED BY THE INTERFACE MODULE AND NEED TO CHANGE CONSTANT BATTERY CIRCUIT OF MODULE TO SWITCH POWER SOURCE (ACCESSORY CIRCUIT). MODELS 2007-2013 K2,
TSB-13-500-001 Oct 3, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SPARTAN: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS, THE HADLEY AIR LEVEL SYSTEM MODULE MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED BY THE INTERFACE MODULE AND NEED TO CHANGE CONSTANT BATTERY CIRCUIT OF MODULE TO SWITCH POWER SOURCE (ACCESSORY CIRCUIT). MODELS 2007-2013 K2,
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

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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2017 4 0 View
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2012 8 0 View
2011 7 0 View
2010 4 0 View
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2008 (current) 8 2
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2005 7 5 View
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