2023 Spartan K3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2)
Safety recalls (4)
Steering 2024-01-30 · campaign 24V052000 · 797 vehicles
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.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2021-12-14 · campaign 21V969000 · 143 vehicles
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.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286-6467) or visit the website at care.cummins.com or owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is
Service bulletins (8)
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-19 · Steering“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 v…”
2022-05-24 · Steering“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.