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2015 SPARTAN K2

5 recalls — 0 complaints — 10 TSBs

17V160000 Mar 13, 2017
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
2,783 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
15V471000 Jul 28, 2015
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, and K3 vehicles manufactured November 19, 2013, to May 7, 2015. Power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.
Consequence
A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15018.
106 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
15V388000 Jun 19, 2015
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened ... Read more
Consequence
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number fo... Read more
144 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
14V812000 Dec 23, 2014
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to sepa... Read more
Consequence
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
277 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
14V747000 Nov 24, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may b... Read more
Consequence
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
1,059 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 SPARTAN K2

10 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION3
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM1
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM1
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING1
010000 STEERING1
TSB23-540-001 Dec 21, 2023
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket wit
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
TSB18-250-001 Mar 28, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
The service bulletin precribes a solution for certain washers installed on the suspension system that may be subject to breaking/cracking.
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.
4VZ-L6U6Y-09 Aug 2, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS TO INSTALL FASTENERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING AT THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.
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-15-350-003 Sep 9, 2015
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SPARTAN MOTORS: HADLEY CONTROL MODULE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO AN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT SUPPLIES THE POWER TO CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2013-15 K2, K3. *PE
TSB-15-350-003 Sep 9, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPARTAN MOTORS: HADLEY CONTROL MODULE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO AN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT SUPPLIES THE POWER TO CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2013-15 K2, K3. *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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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 (current) 5 0
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 2 0 View

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