NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Spartan K3 Recalls & Complaints
The 2010 Spartan K3 has 7 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 2010 Spartan K3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2010 Spartan K3 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Spartan K3, describing incidents dated March 15, 2018.
Most-cited components
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Newest complaints
ODI #11080903 · Filed
DOOR LOCKS PASSENGERS INSIDE AND THIS IS THE MAIN EXIT WITHOUT GOING OUT A WINDOW THIS COULD CAUSE OCCUPANTS TO NOT EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT. LOCK IS MADE BY TRI MARK AND THEY DO NOT REPLACE OR HAVE A SOLUTION. THIS HAPPENS IN STATIONARY AND MOBILE MODE AMERICAN COACH DOES NOT SEE AS A…
Starter may Overheat
NHTSA #17V351000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported May 31, 2017 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 721 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 17012 · Owners notified July 20, 2017 · Vehicles built September 30, 2010 – May 7, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Safety consequence
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.
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.
Intermittent Power Steering Assist Loss
NHTSA #16V676000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported September 19, 2016 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 264 vehicles
Repair completion: 43.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 16022 · Owners notified October 11, 2016 · Vehicles built April 12, 2010 – August 31, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Safety consequence
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
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.
Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear
NHTSA #16V313000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice
Reported May 17, 2016 · Spartan Motors USA
Potentially affected: 2,582 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 16014 · Owners notified June 23, 2016 · Vehicles built September 21, 2006 – March 23, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Safety consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16014. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-554.
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.
ABS Modulator Valve Fracture
NHTSA #13V392000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock · NHTSA notice
Reported August 30, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 113 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Spartan campaign 12008 · Owners notified September 17, 2013
Defect description
Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.
Safety consequence
This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.
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.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
NHTSA #11V516000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported October 17, 2011 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,294 vehicles
Spartan campaign 11027 · Owners notified January 9, 2012 · Vehicles built January 4, 2010 – January 26, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INCOMPLETE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, PART NUMBER 2791-NN2E-001 OR 2791-NN2E-002. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT CANCEL. ADDITIONALLY, THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT, MODERATE INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED UNTIL THE VEHICLES REACHES ITS GOVERNED SPEED AFTER THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL IS SET.
Safety consequence
IF THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING THE BRAKE OR IF THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES AND THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE, THEY MAY HAVE REDUCED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
SPARTAN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11027.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> .
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