2019 Spartan K2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1) · Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:pressure Sensor (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (6)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2021-07-29 · campaign 21V589000 · 2,727 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 this recall is 21-13.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2021-05-05 · campaign 21V319000 · 2,783 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 this recall is 21-11.
Service Brakes 2019-05-13 · campaign 19V360000 · 92 vehicles
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Fix: Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2018-09-26 · campaign 18V672000 · 10 vehicles
Defect: Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.
Risk: A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.
Service Brakes, Air 2018-08-15 · campaign 18V538000 · 274 vehicles
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."
Risk: If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Tires 2018-06-07 · campaign 18V384000 · 102 vehicles
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.
Risk: The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
Service bulletins (18)
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.
Interior Lighting 2023-12-21 · TSB23-540-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket with improved bracket design.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-09-29 · TSB22-270-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides a remedy for a loose drive belt on the engine in the event of premature wear.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-09-23 · TSB22-260-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document represents a procedure to remedy a condition with potential engine overheating during certain idling events. a larger capacity fan drive pump will be installed.
Forward Collision Avoidance 2021-06-03 · TP-18032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is wabco/zf's document that provides instruction on how to reprogram the cms radar.
Forward Collision Avoidance 2021-06-03 · TSB21-320-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides instructions on how to reduce the potential for perceived false positive activation of the collision mitigation system.
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What owners report
2022-11-04 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 19,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 spartan motors chassis k2. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. the motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. on another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had detached off the chassis and damaged the tire. the mot…”
2021-09-10 · Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:pressure Sensor · 10,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 spartan k2. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to veer to the side of the road. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the diesel exhaust fluid (def) sensors had failed. the contact was abl…”
2021-08-13 · Electrical System · 12,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 spartan k2. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: spn#3364, spn#3031, or spn#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service station within an hour for immediate repair. the con…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.