1998 Spartan K2 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1998 Spartan K2 problems

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SteeringReported October 8, 2015 · 3,313 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.

Recall number 15V633000 · Recall details

SteeringReported May 9, 2006 · 254 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.
Risk: Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 06V156000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported November 6, 1998 · 203 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor homes. The parking brake capacity is insufficient to hold the maximum gross vehicle weight rating while parked on an incline.
Risk: The vehicle could roll while parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will increase the brake slack adjuster length and install brake shoes with different lining material.

Recall number 98V285000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: springs: air suspension systemReported August 18, 1997 · 262 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class a motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspsion, which utilizes a norgren valve and neway pilot air control valves. The purpose of the norgren valve is to exhaust the air suspension when the driver activates the vehicle jacks used to level the vehicle for overnight parking. The neway pilot valve is used to speed up the timing of the air exhaust. When the vehicle is in a dynamic condition, the air system pressure can send spikes of up to 230 psi. This exceeds the pressure rating of the neway pilot valve causing the valve to fail and allow the air system pressure to exhaust uncontrollability.
Risk: If there is an air suspension failure, it could lead to vehicle handling problems and a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the air plumbing to remove the three (3) neway pilot valves (two front suspension/one rear suspension) from the air system. The norgren valve will be fully utilized to replace the valves in the front suspension and a midland valve will be used in the rear suspension.

Recall number 97V135000 · Recall details

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Is the 1998 Spartan K2 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Spartan K2.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Spartan K2?

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How many recalls does the 1998 Spartan K2 have?

4 recalls, covering steering, parking brake and suspension.

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