01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Spartan K2 recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V319000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- May 5, 2021
- Potential units
- 2,783campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 25, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 18V384000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, TIRES
- Report received
- June 7, 2018
- Potential units
- 102campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: June 25, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
NHTSA 17V160000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- March 13, 2017
- Potential units
- 2,783campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 24, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
NHTSA 16V776000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Report received
- October 26, 2016
- Potential units
- 245campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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 result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: November 3, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH