2012 SPARTAN K3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 SPARTAN K3
The 2012 SPARTAN K3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Shyft Group for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 SPARTAN K3
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2012 SPARTAN K3, potentially affecting up to 7,063 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 16V676000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 264 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
View full details →Recall 16V313000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 2,582 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Consequence: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began...
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 →Recall 11V412000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 313 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain 2011 SU and 2011 through 2012 model year MM, K2, and K3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from January 28, 2011, through June 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by Ametek. An incorrect value may have been used in the formula for calculating the sweep angle of the dial. This may...
Consequence: In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected. This could cause the application of the spring brake without warning and may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Spartan Chassis will notify owners and replace the affected guages with compliant ones, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1. Spartan's campagn number is 11018.
View full details →Recall 13V242000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 75 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.
Consequence: Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.
View full details →Recall 11V425000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 212 vehicles affected
Defect: SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010, 2011, AND 2012 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS MM, K2, K3, BUS, FURION, GLADIATOR, AND METRO STAR, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE...
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 SPARTAN K3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SPARTAN K3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SPARTAN MOTORS MOTOR HOME (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SPARTAN MANUFACTURER AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT, POWER STEERING, AND POWER STEERING LINE WERE REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V676000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2012 SPARTAN CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED AND THEN THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE COMPRESSOR BRAKE SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED, CAUSING THE TRAILER BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. ...UPDATED 07-10-13 *BF UPDATED 07/16/2013*JS
Safety Rating for the 2012 SPARTAN K3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 SPARTAN K3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 SPARTAN K3
Shyft Group has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 SPARTAN K3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-13-500-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SPARTAN: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS, THE HADLEY AIR LEVEL SYSTEM MODULE MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED BY THE INTERFACE MODULE AND NEED TO CHANGE CONSTANT BATTERY CIRCUIT OF MODULE TO SWITCH POWER SOURCE (ACCESSORY CIRCUIT). MODELS 2007-2013 K2, K3. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 SPARTAN K3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN K3
- 2007 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2008 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2009 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2010 SPARTAN K3 — 1 complaint
- 2011 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2012 SPARTAN K3 (current)
- 2013 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2014 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2015 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2016 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2017 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