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2006 SPARTAN K3

4 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 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.
09V455000 Nov 30, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING 14 MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12, 2004 AND MARCH 1, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Consequence
AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-42... Read more
14 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.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 SPARTAN K3

4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
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.

SPARTAN K3 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SPARTAN K3 across all model years (2004–2025).

121 Total Recalls
28 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SPARTAN K3 — Year by Year

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2010 7 1 View
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2008 6 0 View
2007 4 0 View
2006 (current) 4 0
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