NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Spartan K2 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Spartan K2 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Spartan K2. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Spartan K2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Steering Gear Mounting Bracket may Crack
NHTSA #15V633000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported October 8, 2015 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 3,313 vehicles
Repair completion: 17.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Spartan campaign 15022 · Owners notified February 18, 2016
Defect description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SPARTAN/PARK BRAKE
NHTSA #98V285000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 1998 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 203 vehicles
Owners notified March 31, 2001 · Vehicles built August 9, 1996 – August 10, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CAPACITY IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH AND INSTALL BRAKE SHOES WITH DIFFERENT LINING MATERIAL.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Spartan K2 model years
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