The worst 2006 Spartan K2 problems
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Recalls 5
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
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1‑855‑589‑9836.
Recall number 13V182000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 k2, my 2006-2009 mg, and my 2007-2009 mm motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
- Risk
- Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. The recall began on january 21, 2009. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400.
Recall number 08V567000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes, the bussman box was incorrectly soldered and could fail.
- Risk
- Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shutdown and/or not be capable of powering up. One or a combination of the following conditions may occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission starting and engine cooling systems, in the operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, antilock brake system (ABS), auxiliary brake system, heater elements in the air dryer, and/or the heater element in the water in-fuel separator, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective components. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400.
Recall number 06V094000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes, the brake lights become inoperable when the fuse is blown upon activation of the auxiliary brake. At the time, the auxiliary brake, the coolant level sensor, and auxiliary brake 'brake light activation' cease to function, and the 'check' engine light illuminates.
- Risk
- A loss of brake lights could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate and control the brake light power source free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277, option 1.
Recall number 06V035000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Spartan K2 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension...
- Spartan motors: some motor home chassis are experiencing a fuel tank deformity and fuel sender by showing...
- Spartan chassis: rear suspension tag axle
- Spartan chassis: rear suspension, tag axle pivot boltis prone to failure in certain mountain master and K2...
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Is the 2006 Spartan K2 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2006 Spartan K2.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Spartan K2?
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How many recalls does the 2006 Spartan K2 have?
5 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, steering and trailer hitches.
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