The worst 2020 Spartan K3 problems
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Recalls 5
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
- Risk
- A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1‑800‑286‑6467) or visit the website at care.cummins.com or owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-23.
Recall number 21V969000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-21.
Recall number 21V752000 · Recall details
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
Steering: column: mounting bracket
- What is wrong
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles. The steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components.
- Risk
- If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454.
Recall number 21V041000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Spartan K3 15
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.
- Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could...
- 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 describes the process to remove and replace the control module for the tire pressure...
- This service bulletin applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque...
- This service bulletin has been issued to correct a condition where the lower shock mounting bracket...
- The fuel level may intermittently show a dash on the LMC Panel
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Is the 2020 Spartan K3 reliable?
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What is the most common problem with the 2020 Spartan K3?
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How many recalls does the 2020 Spartan K3 have?
5 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel, steering and electrical system.
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