The contact owns a 2019 Spartan Motors Chassis K2. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. The motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had detached off the chassis and damaged the tire. The motorhome was taken to the dealer and the bolts on the chassis were retorqued, but the failure reoccurred. The motorhome was taken back to the dealer who stated that the bolts on the chassis needed to be retorqued. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the bolts needed to be retorqued yearly. The failure mileage was 19,000.
The worst 2019 Spartan K2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
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Recalls 6
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
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.
Recall number 19V360000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.
- Risk
- A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.
Recall number 18V672000 · 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Spartan K2 18
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...
What 2019 Spartan K2 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: SPN#3364, SPN#3031, or SPN#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. Once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service station within an hour for immediate repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent service station where they informed him that the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a shortage of parts to repair his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and he was placed on a list for when the parts were made available. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the service center. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
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Questions about the 2019 Spartan K2
Is the 2019 Spartan K2 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2019 Spartan K2, close to a typical K2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Spartan K2?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Spartan K2 have?
6 recalls, covering electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Spartan K2 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 21V589000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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