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2015 SPARTAN K3

9 recalls — 0 complaints — 11 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
16V676000 Sep 19, 2016
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional... Read more
Consequence
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
264 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
16V313000 May 17, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact ... Read more
2,582 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.
15V211000 Apr 10, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 chassis manufactured February 28, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
Consequence
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15001.
66 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
14V829000 Dec 30, 2014
STEERING
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 Chassis manufactured November 22, 2013, to October 28, 2014. The steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear.
Consequence
Premature wear of the steering slip shaft may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14022.
32 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 K3

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

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION2
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM1
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM1
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
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.
4VZ-N6D9B-05 Apr 20, 2016
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING HARDWARE FOR OF AN ABS VALVE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED MODEL MOTOR HOME CHASSIS.
4VZ-N6D9B-05 Apr 20, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING HARDWARE FOR OF AN ABS VALVE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED MODEL MOTOR HOME CHASSIS.
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

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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