The worst 2019 Spartan K4 problems
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Recalls 2
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
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Spartan K4 13
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 applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque...
- 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...
- This service bulletin, which applies to certain model motorhome chassis, provides a programming solution...
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Is the 2019 Spartan K4 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 Spartan K4.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Spartan K4?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2019 Spartan K4 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes.
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