The worst 2018 Spartan K2 problems
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Recalls 5
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.
Recall number 21V589000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-11.
Recall number 21V319000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.
Recall number 18V538000 · Recall details
Tires
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.
- Risk
- The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
Recall number 18V384000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
- Risk
- A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
Recall number 17V160000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Spartan K2 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars...
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor...
- This bulletin provides a remedy for a loose drive belt on the engine in the event of premature wear.
- This document represents a procedure to remedy a condition with potential engine overheating during...
- This service bulletin provides instructions on how to reduce the potential for perceived false positive...
- This is Wabco/ZF's document that provides instruction on how to reprogram the CMS radar.
- This service bulletin applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque...
- The fuel level may intermittently show a dash on the LMC Panel
- This service bulletin provides a solution if equipped with a Trimark Keyless system exhibits a no start...
- This service bulletin is an amendment to a previously submitted service bulletin, that applies to certain...
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Is the 2018 Spartan K2 reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2018 Spartan K2 have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.
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