Model-level recall history

Spartan K2 recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1997 through 2025. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

166NHTSA recall records

55unique campaigns

29model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Steering27 records across 9 unique campaigns

Suspension: Front: Control arm13 records across 3 unique campaigns

Service brakes, air10 records across 5 unique campaigns

Steering: Linkages7 records across 3 unique campaigns

Fuel system, diesel: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6 records across 2 unique campaigns

Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail6 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel5 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system: Starter assembly5 records across 1 unique campaign

Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Fan5 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension5 records across 2 unique campaigns

Trailer hitches5 records across 1 unique campaign

Vehicle speed control5 records across 2 unique campaigns

Fuel system, other4 records across 1 unique campaign

Fuel system, other: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting4 records across 1 unique campaign

Service brakes, air: Antilock4 records across 1 unique campaign

Service brakes, air: Supply4 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension: Critical fasteners4 records across 2 unique campaigns

Tires4 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system: Software3 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers3 records across 2 unique campaigns

Parking brake3 records across 1 unique campaign

Service brakes, air: Supply: Quick release valve3 records across 1 unique campaign

Service brakes, air: Supply: Reservoir/tank3 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-powered axle assembly3 records across 2 unique campaigns

Campaign history

Recently reported Spartan K2 campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

25V11400002/21/2025

Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hose may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft will work with the equipment manufacturer, Cummins, to replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact RV Chassis customer service at 855-589-9836.

24V05200001/30/2024

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3, and K4 chassis. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 24-01.

23V06200002/09/2023

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis. A vehicle control module software error may cause loss of drive power or loss of key safety functions, such as loss of head lights or windshield wipers.

Model years in this history: 2024, 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power, or reduced visibility from a loss of head lights or windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will update the vehicle control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-01.

22V78900010/20/2022

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan K2 RV chassis. The fasteners attaching the front and rear suspension to the chassis frame may have insufficient strength.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The fasteners can break, allowing the suspension to shift and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will replace the fasteners, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

22V78500010/19/2022

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan K2 RV Chassis. The air brake supply reservoir is less than 12x the combined volume of air for all service brake chambers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive braking, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will replace the air supply reservoir, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-14.

22V59900008/08/2022

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the ECM and fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-05.

22V53100007/22/2022

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan RV Chassis' customer service at 855.589.9836. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-04.

21V77600010/05/2021

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 recreational vehicles. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-22.

21V58900007/29/2021

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.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

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.

21V56600007/26/2021

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-18.

21V34700005/13/2021

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Spartan RV Chassis K2. The rear suspension mounting bracket may be improperly welded on top of the rear drive axle.

Model years in this history: 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The mounting bracket may break, allowing the axle to shift and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear drive axle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-12.

21V31900005/05/2021

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.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

Consequence and remedy

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.

21V21400003/25/2021

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering output shaft inside the steering column may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-07.

21V04100002/02/2021

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.

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020

Consequence and remedy

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.

19V36000005/13/2019

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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Model years in this history: 2020, 2019

Consequence and remedy

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 is 19012.

18V67200009/26/2018

Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.

Model years in this history: 2019

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.

18V53800008/15/2018

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.

18V38400006/07/2018

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.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

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.

17V35100005/31/2017

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.

Model years in this history: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.

17V16000003/13/2017

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.

Model years in this history: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

Consequence and remedy

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.

16V77600010/26/2016

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.

Model years in this history: 2017

Consequence and remedy

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.

15V63300010/08/2015

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

Model years in this history: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.

15V54800009/01/2015

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.

Model years in this history: 2008, 2007

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.

15V54900009/01/2015

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.

Model years in this history: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.

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