2022 Spartan K4 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (5)
Electrical System:software 2023-02-09 · campaign 23V062000 · 2,336 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering 2022-07-22 · campaign 22V531000 · 100 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 22-04.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 2021-09-27 · campaign 21V752000 · 91 vehicles
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-21.
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.
Steering:column 2021-03-25 · campaign 21V214000 · 37 vehicles
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering output shaft inside the steering column may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
Risk: Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-07.
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Electrical System 2025-03-15 · TSB24-500-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering wheel switches may stop working and flash their backlight.
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.
Electrical System 2023-06-26 · TSB23-880-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides instructions on how to properly install the rcm after shipped short due to a supplier shortage.
Electrical System 2023-06-22 · TSB23-520-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120v box in accordance with diagram. revision to the previous bulletin released.
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.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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