2003 Spartan K2 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2003 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

Service brakes, air: supplyReported April 12, 2005 · 4,735 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
Risk: This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 05V146000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control armReported June 3, 2003 · 375 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
Risk: Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800‑225‑7824 (ext. #390) or spartan at 517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 03V202000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported September 19, 2002 · 535 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1‑503‑684‑8600 or spartan at 1‑800‑722‑3025.

Recall number 02V004009 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 2003 Spartan K2 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Spartan K2.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Spartan K2?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2003 Spartan K2 have?

4 recalls, covering steering, service brakes, air and suspension.

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