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2017 SPARTAN K3

7 recalls — 0 complaints — 19 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
17V403000 Jun 27, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, re... Read more
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Spartan customer service at 1-800... Read more
28 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
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
16V429000 Jun 13, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured April 18, 2016, through June 7, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can... Read more
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective ECM with a remedy part, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16016.
15 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 SPARTAN K3

19 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
350000 EQUIPMENT4
020000 SUSPENSION2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM1
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
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.
TSB22-270-001 Jul 14, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.
TSB22-270-001 Jul 14, 2022
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.
TSB22-270-001 Jul 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.
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.
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.
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.
TSB18-290-003 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.
CSB18-330-003 Jun 13, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. It identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respec
CSB18-330-003 Jun 13, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. It identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respec
CSB18-330-003 Jun 13, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. It identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respec
CSB18-290-001 May 30, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides a solution to increase the distance between the diesel exhaust fluid fill mounting bracket and the tag axle tire.
CSB18-290-001 May 30, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides a solution to increase the distance between the diesel exhaust fluid fill mounting bracket and the tag axle tire.
CSB18-290-001 May 30, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a solution to increase the distance between the diesel exhaust fluid fill mounting bracket and the tag axle tire.
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.

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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2023 4 2 View
2022 7 0 View
2021 6 0 View
2020 5 0 View
2019 4 0 View
2018 6 0 View
2017 (current) 7 0
2016 5 0 View
2015 9 0 View
2014 7 0 View
2013 9 0 View
2012 8 2 View
2011 9 0 View
2010 7 1 View
2009 4 0 View
2008 6 0 View
2007 4 0 View
2006 4 0 View
2005 4 22 View
2004 3 0 View

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