The worst 2023 Spartan K2 problems
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Recalls 7
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hose may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft will work with the equipment manufacturer, Cummins, to replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact RV Chassis customer service at 855‑589‑9836.
Recall number 25V114000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3, and K4 chassis. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑237‑7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 24-01.
Recall number 24V052000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis. A vehicle control module software error may cause loss of drive power or loss of key safety functions, such as loss of head lights or windshield wipers.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power, or reduced visibility from a loss of head lights or windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will update the vehicle control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑237‑7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-01.
Recall number 23V062000 · Recall details
Suspension: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan K2 RV chassis. The fasteners attaching the front and rear suspension to the chassis frame may have insufficient strength.
- Risk
- The fasteners can break, allowing the suspension to shift and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will replace the fasteners, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454.
Recall number 22V789000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan K2 RV Chassis. The air brake supply reservoir is less than 12x the combined volume of air for all service brake chambers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive braking, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will replace the air supply reservoir, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-14.
Recall number 22V785000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the ECM and fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-05.
Recall number 22V599000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan RV Chassis' customer service at 855.589.9836. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-04.
Recall number 22V531000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Spartan K2 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Steering wheel switches may stop working and flash their backlight.
- 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 service bulletin provides instructions on how to properly install the RCM after shipped short due to...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram
- 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 is to provide instructions on changing power steering hoses due to a resonance in...
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7 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel, steering and electrical system.
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