2014 SPARTAN K2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2014 SPARTAN K2
The 2014 SPARTAN K2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM, STEERING:LINKAGES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 SPARTAN K2
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2014 SPARTAN K2, potentially affecting up to 5,128 vehicles.
Recall 17V351000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 721 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V160000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 2,783 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 14V812000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 277 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
Consequence: If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
View full details →Recall 14V747000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,059 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure...
Consequence: The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
View full details →Recall 13V531000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 175 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Consequence: This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.
View full details →Recall 13V392000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 113 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.
Consequence: This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 SPARTAN K2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 SPARTAN K2.
Safety Rating for the 2014 SPARTAN K2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 SPARTAN K2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 SPARTAN K2
Spartan Motors, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 SPARTAN K2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-15-350-003 — SUSPENSION:REAR
SPARTAN MOTORS: HADLEY CONTROL MODULE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO AN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT SUPPLIES THE POWER TO CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2013-15 K2, K3. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 SPARTAN K2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN K2
- 2009 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2010 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2011 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2012 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2013 SPARTAN K2 — 2 complaints
- 2014 SPARTAN K2 (current)
- 2015 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2016 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2017 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2018 SPARTAN K2 — 0 complaints
- 2019 SPARTAN K2 — 4 complaints
Other SPARTAN Models
- SPARTAN K3 — 28 total complaints
- SPARTAN HIGHLANDER — 10 total complaints
- SPARTAN K224360-025 — 7 total complaints
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN MOTORHOME — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN CHASSIS — 4 total complaints
- SPARTAN EC 2000 — 4 total complaints
- SPARTAN METROSTAR — 4 total complaints