2018 Spartan K4 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported July 29, 2021 · 2,727 vehicles affected

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

Service brakesReported May 13, 2019 · 92 vehicles affected

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

Fuel system, dieselReported June 27, 2017 · 28 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467 or Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 17015.

Recall number 17V403000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control armReported March 13, 2017 · 2,783 vehicles affected

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

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Is the 2018 Spartan K4 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2018 Spartan K4 have?

4 recalls, covering electrical system, service brakes and fuel system, diesel.

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