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2020 SPARTAN K3

5 recalls — 0 complaints — 22 TSBs

21V969000 Dec 14, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contac... Read more
143 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
21V752000 Sep 27, 2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect Description
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-21.
91 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
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.
2,727 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
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
21V041000 Feb 2, 2021
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

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 SPARTAN K3

22 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS2
020000 SUSPENSION2
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
010000 STEERING1
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.
CSB21-360-001 Apr 22, 2021
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
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,
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,
CSB21-250-001 Mar 8, 2021
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.
CSB21-250-001 Mar 8, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
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.
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.

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 (current) 5 0
2019 4 0 View
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

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