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2017 SPARTAN K2

4 recalls — 0 complaints — 16 TSBs

21V319000 May 5, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-11.
2,783 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
18V384000 Jun 7, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.
Consequence
The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
102 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
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
16V776000 Oct 26, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Specialty Vehicle K2 and K3 vehicles manufactured March 24, 2016, to August 31, 2016. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a resul... Read more
Consequence
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16025.
245 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 SPARTAN K2

16 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION3
010000 STEERING2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM1
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
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
TSB22-270-001 Sep 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides a remedy for a loose drive belt on the engine in the event of premature wear.
TSB22-260-007 Sep 23, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This document represents a procedure to remedy a condition with potential engine overheating during certain idling events. A larger capacity fan drive pump will be installed.
TSB21-320-001 Jun 3, 2021
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to reduce the potential for perceived false positive activation of the Collision Mitigation System.
TP-18032 Jun 3, 2021
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This is Wabco/ZF's document that provides instruction on how to reprogram the CMS radar.
TSB18-250-003 Nov 2, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace shocks to improve the ride of affected motor homes.
TSB18-290-003 Sep 10, 2018
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384.
TSB18-290-003 Sep 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384.
TSB18-290-003 Sep 10, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384.
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-L7K5Y-09 Jun 12, 2017
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to repair a power steering fluid leak at a releif valve installed on the IFS.
4VZ-C7X2A-06 May 19, 2017
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace an incorrect size orifice in the power steering pump.
4VZ-C7X2A-06 May 19, 2017
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to replace an incorrect size orifice in the power steering pump.

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 (current) 4 0
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 2 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 4 0 View
1997 2 0 View

Other SPARTAN Models

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