2023 SPARTAN K3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 SPARTAN K3
The 2023 SPARTAN K3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 21 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Shyft Group for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2023 SPARTAN K3
NHTSA has recorded 21 recalls for the 2023 SPARTAN K3, potentially affecting up to 38,702 vehicles.
Recall 24V052000 — STEERING
| 797 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V062000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 22V531000 — STEERING
| 100 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V969000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 143 vehicles affected
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Recall 21V969000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 143 vehicles affected
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Recall 21V969000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 143 vehicles affected
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 SPARTAN K3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 SPARTAN K3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
This vehicle is subject to recall 24V-052. I got a notice in March from Spartan RV Chassis about repair of a steering issue that causes the loss of power steering assist after close quarters maneuvering. This problem appeared after we got the notice and is worsening. Because this is a 25 ton RV, the loss of power steering makes controlling the vehicle in turns and curves much more difficult. The dealer says Spartan has not made repair parts available to it, despite the urgency conveyed in the recall notice.
There are two problems with this vehicle. 1) Power steering fails randomly. The failure is in the steering column. The failure can happen at any speed. When the failure occurs the vehicle will suddenly lose power steering causing the loss of full control of the steering. Unable to use the power steering in a GVW 64,000 pounds can make it difficult to control the vehicle. The only way to regain the power steering is to pull the vehicle into a safe place and restart the engine. There are no warning lights or audible indicators. This problem was replicated by a service center but no solutions were found. The problem has been reported to Spartan. The vehicle is available for inspection. 2) Unexpected curse control shutting off. This problem occurs without warning and for no apparent reason. The vehicle will suddenly slow down without notice. The potential for causing an accident is high when using cruise control. There are no warning lights or audible indicators. This problem has been reported to the service center for the dealership. They were unable to identify a solution. The vehicle is available for inspection. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Safety Rating for the 2023 SPARTAN K3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 SPARTAN K3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 SPARTAN K3
Shyft Group has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2023 SPARTAN K3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSB22-260-001.22 — STEERING
This service bulletin is to provide instructions on changing power steering hoses due to a resonance in the steering in a full turn.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 SPARTAN K3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN K3
- 2018 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2019 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2020 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2021 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2022 SPARTAN K3 — 0 complaints
- 2023 SPARTAN K3 (current)
- 2024 SPARTAN K3 — 1 complaint
- 2025 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