2004 SPARTAN K3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 SPARTAN K3
The 2004 SPARTAN K3 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, STEERING, STEERING:LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2004 SPARTAN K3
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 SPARTAN K3, potentially affecting up to 1,387 vehicles.
Recall 15V549000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 1,212 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 07V300000 — STEERING
| 89 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A SPACER WITH INCORRECT DIMENSIONS. A SPACER OF INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT ALLOWS FOR EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE RETURN FUNCTION OF THE RECIRCULATION BALLS AND, AS A CONSEQUENCE, THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE CIRCULATORY FUNCTION OF THESE BALLS.
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE MODE IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE, THE FINAL RESULT WILL BE INTERRUPTION IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAN NO LONGER BE STEERED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
View full details →Recall 05V283000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST.
Consequence: DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE I-SHAFT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 SPARTAN K3
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 SPARTAN K3.
Safety Rating for the 2004 SPARTAN K3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 SPARTAN K3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 SPARTAN K3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 SPARTAN K3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN K3
- 2004 SPARTAN K3 (current)
- 2005 SPARTAN K3 — 22 complaints
- 2006 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2007 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2008 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2009 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
Other SPARTAN Models
- SPARTAN K2 — 18 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