2019 SPARTAN K3
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 27 TSBs
21V589000 Jul 29, 2021
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.
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.
19V360000 May 13, 2019
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
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 SPARTAN K3
27 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
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.
CSB21-340-001
Mar 11, 2021
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,
CSB21-340-001
Mar 11, 2021
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,
TSB20-560-003
Feb 27, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The fuel level may intermittently show a dash on the LMC Panel. However it does not impact the fuel gauge.
TSB19-510-001.19
Jan 6, 2020
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.
TSB19-510-001.19
Jan 6, 2020
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.
CSB19-330-009
Jul 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin, which applies to certain model motorhome chassis, provides a programming solution to mitigate continued operation of the auxiliary air compressor.
CSB19-330-009
Jul 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin, which applies to certain model motorhome chassis, provides a programming solution to mitigate continued operation of the auxiliary air compressor.
CSB18-330-010B
Jul 18, 2019
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
CSB18-330-010B
Jul 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
CSB18-330-010
May 19, 2019
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.
TSB19-560-001
Feb 26, 2019
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.
TSB18-560-004
Nov 15, 2018
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to reprogram the Comfort Steer system to ensure proper setting based on owner selection.
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
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
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.
CSB18-290-001
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.
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.
CSB18-560-002
May 8, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides a solution for programming the digital dash to show the correct fuel level. This corrects the condition of the fuel level showing empty when there is fuel in the fuel tank.
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2019 (current) | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 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 |