2008 Spartan K2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2015-09-01 · campaign 15V548000 · 440 vehicles
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Risk: If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Fix: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2015-09-01 · campaign 15V549000 · 1,212 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Fix: 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 at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
Steering 2013-05-08 · campaign 13V182000 · 2,694 vehicles
Defect: Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Risk: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber 2012-09-04 · campaign 12V429000 · 491 vehicles
Defect: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Risk: As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2023-12-11 · TSB23-260-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design.
Suspension:multiple Axle:torque Arm 2017-08-18 · 4VZ-E9QSR-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2015-09-17 · TSB-15-310-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
spartan motors: some motor home chassis are experiencing a fuel tank deformity and fuel sender by showing less fuel on fuel gauge than in fuel tank and would need to have fuel sender float arm adjustment. model 2002-15 mm, k3, k2, nvs. *pe
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2013-10-03 · TSB-13-500-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Suspension:rear 2008-09-01 · CSB-08-350-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
spartan chassis: rear suspension tag axle. double check valve between drive axle suspension and tag axle suspension is interfering with automatic load sharing between drive and tag axles. equipped with hendrickson htb 210 suspension and hadley sls (self leveling system). *pe
What owners report
2017-01-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger · 65,000 mi“turbo oultet pipe completely sheared off. many problems with simalar models and was told by spartan that this particular model was not flagged. strangely enough it has the exact same thing happening as other models. diesel exhaust pouring in to cabin of coach very big safety hazard with carbon monoxide. made me dizzy and almost pass out.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.