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2018 SPARTAN K2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 SPARTAN K2

The 2018 SPARTAN K2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Spartan Motors USA for this model year.

Recalls for the 2018 SPARTAN K2

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2018 SPARTAN K2, potentially affecting up to 8,873 vehicles.

Recall 21V589000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

| 2,727 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Recall 21V319000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

| 2,783 vehicles affected

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.

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...

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Recall 18V538000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 274 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

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.

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Recall 18V384000 — TIRES

| 102 vehicles affected

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.

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....

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Recall 18V384000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 102 vehicles affected

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.

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....

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Recall 18V384000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

| 102 vehicles affected

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.

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....

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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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 SPARTAN K2

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 SPARTAN K2.

Safety Rating for the 2018 SPARTAN K2

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 SPARTAN K2 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 SPARTAN K2

Spartan Motors USA has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 SPARTAN K2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

CSB18-330-010B — 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 install a proactive solution for the self leveling system supplied by Hadley to prevent it from...

TSB18-560-003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This service bulletin provides instructions on correcting a condition in which the air pressure readings may be reversed. (e.g. Secondary gauge reads Primary System, Primary gauge reads Secondary system.

TSB18-560-003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides instructions on correcting a condition in which the air pressure readings may be reversed. (e.g. Secondary gauge reads Primary System, Primary gauge reads Secondary system.

CSB18-330-003 — EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. It identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respective solution.

TSB17-500-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

This service bulletin provides instruction on correct an incorrectly installed circuit breaker.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 SPARTAN K2

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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