The worst 2004 Spartan K2 problems
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Recalls 5
Steering
- 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
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
- Risk
- If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
Recall number 15V549000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes, the I-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. At the non-welded side of the I-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
- Risk
- Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the I-shaft. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517‑543‑6400.
Recall number 05V283000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply
- 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 arm
- 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
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Is the 2004 Spartan K2 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2004 Spartan K2.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Spartan K2?
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How many recalls does the 2004 Spartan K2 have?
5 recalls, covering steering, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
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