NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Spartan K2 Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Spartan K2 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Spartan K2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Spartan K2 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Spartan K2, describing incidents dated January 6, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10944166 · Filed
TURBO OULTET PIPE COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. MANY PROBLEMS WITH SIMALAR MODELS AND WAS TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL WAS NOT FLAGGED. STRANGELY ENOUGH IT HAS THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING AS OTHER MODELS. DIESEL EXHAUST POURING IN TO CABIN OF COACH VERY BIG SAFETY HAZARD WITH CARBON…
Wheel Bearings may Overheat
NHTSA #15V548000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2015 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 440 vehicles
Repair completion: 23.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 14015 · Owners notified October 7, 2015 · Vehicles built March 7, 2006 – June 22, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Safety consequence
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
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.
Engine Cooling Fan may Detach from Engine
NHTSA #15V549000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2015 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 1,212 vehicles
Repair completion: 26.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 15014 · Owners notified October 29, 2015 · Vehicles built March 17, 2003 – March 15, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Safety consequence
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
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.
Steering Bracket Detachment/Possible Steering Loss
NHTSA #13V182000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported May 8, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,694 vehicles
Owners notified June 24, 2013 · Vehicles built July 20, 2005 – December 17, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
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.
Brake Chamber Interfering with Upper Control Arms
NHTSA #12V429000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported September 4, 2012 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 491 vehicles
Spartan campaign 12010 · Owners notified December 5, 2012
Defect description
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Safety consequence
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
Notes
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES
NHTSA #09V478000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported December 16, 2009 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 70 vehicles
Spartan campaign 09027 · Owners notified January 8, 2010 · Vehicles built April 27, 2007 – August 11, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MM, K2, AND K3 MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2007 AND AUGUST 11, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES P/NOS. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, SUPPLIED BY KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE. SOME ASSEMBLIES COULD CONTAIN A DRIVE PIN THAT IS BELOW SPECIFICATION AND MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE ARM CAUSING SEPARATION OR LOOSENING OF THE PEDAL FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Safety consequence
IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO REMEDY THESE MOTORHOMES. PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-064. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY SPARTAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277 - OPTION 1.
Notes
SPARTAN'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 09027.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
QUICK RELEASE VALVES/HALDEX/MERITOR WABCO
NHTSA #09V184000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Quick Release Valve · NHTSA notice
Reported May 28, 2009 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 484 vehicles
Spartan campaign 09005 · Owners notified July 3, 2009 · Vehicles built July 1, 2008 – December 16, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING 484 MODEL YEARS 2008-2010 ADV, BEY, FUR, GLC, GLD, K2, K3, MG, MM, MTR, AND NVS FIRE TRUCK, AMBULANCE, AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND DECEMBER 16, 2008 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.
Safety consequence
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR SPARTAN CHASSIS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277.
Notes
SPARTAN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 09005.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
HITCH FRACTURES/PUTNAM
NHTSA #08V567000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported October 28, 2008 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 2,621 vehicles
Spartan campaign 08023 · Owners notified January 21, 2009 · Vehicles built June 22, 2004 – July 30, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING 2,621 MY 2005-2009 K2, MY 2006-2009 MG, AND MY 2007-2009 MM MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PUTNAM HITCHES. CERTAIN TRAILER HITCHES MAY FRACTURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE TRAILER.
Safety consequence
SUSPECT HITCHES MAY DEVELOP FRACTURES AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION MAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PEDESTRIAN HARM.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
SPARTAN RECALL NO. 08023.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FASTENER FRACTURE
NHTSA #08V275000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported June 20, 2008 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 213 vehicles
Spartan campaign 07024 · Owners notified June 30, 2008 · Vehicles built May 3, 2007 – July 18, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 MM, AND MY 2008 K2, K3, AND SU MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. CERTAIN CHASSIS FASTENERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF STEERING, AND/OR REDUCED LEVEL OF SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE.
Safety consequence
LOSS OF STEERING WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FASTENERS AS NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277.
Notes
SPARTAN CHASSIS RECALL NO. 07024.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Spartan K2 model years
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