2020 SPARTAN K2

5 recalls — 4 complaints — 20 TSBs

SUSPENSION

Defect Description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 recreational vehicles. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break.

Consequence

Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 2... Read more

660 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.

2,727 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

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

STEERING

Defect Description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles. The steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components.

Consequence

If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

548 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

SERVICE BRAKES

Defect Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... Read more

Consequence

An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall ... Read more

92 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
ENGINE	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Dec 1, 2021

See attached document for complaint

Incident date: Dec 1, 2021

Because Ford company has used peanut oil I have rodents getting into my car causing major damages

Incident date: Jan 14, 2023

Per the technician: "the rear subframe is rusted out and the lateral strut arm is starting to break away". Because of this issue, the car unknowingly presented a safety risk to occupants and other drivers. A failure of the subframe or connected components could have resulted in a serious accident.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 68 mph, the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failed not allowing the vehicle to exceed 6 mph. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor independent mech... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 SPARTAN K2

20 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS	2
020000 SUSPENSION	2
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	2
010000 STEERING	1
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING	1

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides a remedy for a loose drive belt on the engine in the event of premature wear.

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.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This is Wabco/ZF's document that provides instruction on how to reprogram the CMS radar.

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.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This service bulletin describes the process to remove and replace the control module for the tire pressure monitoring system that was originally equipped with a non-required resistor that may cause disruption to electronics on the body side

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin is issued to have a correctly calibrated engine oil dipstick installed in the engine for the affected motor homes

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin is issued to have a correctly calibrated engine oil dipstick installed in the engine for the affected motor homes

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque applied to certain fasteners at the rear suspension that is supplied by Reyco Granning,

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque applied to certain fasteners at the rear suspension that is supplied by Reyco Granning,

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin has been issued to correct a condition where the lower shock mounting bracket fasteners may loosen or sheer where they connect to the independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning.

020000 SUSPENSION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The fuel level may intermittently show a dash on the LMC Panel. However it does not impact the fuel gauge.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides a solution if equipped with a Trimark Keyless system exhibits a no start condition when using the keyless system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a solution if equipped with a Trimark Keyless system exhibits a no start condition when using the keyless system.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin is an amendment to a previously submitted service bulletin, that applies to certain motorhome chassis, with additional parts segregated for the applicable models. The instructions in the document provide steps to insta

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a proactive solution for the self leveling system supplied by Hadley to prevent it from operating continuously even with the vehicle ignition in the off position.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This service bulletin provides instruction on how to prevent the brief signal interruption in the tire pressure monitoring system.

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.

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

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 (current)	5	4
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	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

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ADV	0	0	View
ADVANTAGE	0	0	View
AERIAL	0	0	View
ALPINE	0	0	View
ALTERED CHASSIS CABS	0	0	View
AMB	0	0	View
AP-GT	0	0	View
AP-ST	0	0	View