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2019 Spartan K2 Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Spartan K2 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Spartan K2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Spartan K2 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Spartan K2, describing incidents dated June 15, 2020 to September 15, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11492260 · Filed November 4, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan Motors Chassis K2. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. The motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had…
ODI #11432518 · Filed September 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust…
ODI #11428974 · Filed August 13, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: SPN#3364, SPN#3031, or SPN#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. Once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service…

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Instrument Cluster May Go Blank

NHTSA #21V589000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported July 29, 2021 · Shyft Group

Potentially affected: 2,727 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21-13 · Owners notified September 15, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel

NHTSA #21V319000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice

Reported May 5, 2021 · Shyft Group

Potentially affected: 2,783 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21-11 · Owners notified August 25, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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 Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #19V360000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice

Reported May 13, 2019 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 92 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Spartan campaign 19012 · Owners notified June 19, 2019 · Vehicles built December 7, 2017 – March 12, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Mounting Fasteners may Air Spring

NHTSA #18V672000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Spartan campaign 18028 · Owners notified October 26, 2018 · Vehicles built January 5, 2018 – July 26, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.

Safety consequence

A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.

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.

Vehicle May Move if Parked on a Grade

NHTSA #18V538000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 274 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Spartan campaign 18023 · Owners notified September 11, 2018 · Vehicles built November 16, 2017 – July 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.

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.

Tag Axle Tire Damage from DEF Bracket

NHTSA #18V384000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported June 7, 2018 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 102 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Spartan campaign 1806 · Owners notified June 25, 2018 · Vehicles built December 19, 2014 – February 2, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.

Safety consequence

The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Spartan K2. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Spartan K2.

Wheels

ODI #11492260

Incident: September 15, 2021 · Filed: November 4, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan Motors Chassis K2. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. The motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had detached off the chassis and damaged the tire. The motorhome was taken to the dealer and the bolts on the chassis were retorqued, but the failure reoccurred. The motorhome was taken back to the dealer who stated that the bolts on the chassis needed to be retorqued. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the bolts needed to be retorqued yearly. The failure mileage was 19,000.

Engine; Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11432518

Incident: June 15, 2020 · Filed: September 10, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Electrical System

ODI #11428974

Incident: July 26, 2021 · Filed: August 13, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: SPN#3364, SPN#3031, or SPN#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. Once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service station within an hour for immediate repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent service station where they informed him that the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a shortage of parts to repair his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and he was placed on a list for when the parts were made available. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the service center. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Other Spartan K2 model years

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