Recall Register

2008 Spartan K2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2008 Spartan K2. The newest campaign is 15V549000. NHTSA received the report on 1 Sep 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V549000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 8,225 units in total.

  • 15V549000Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
  • 15V548000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
  • 13V182000Steering
  • 12V429000Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
  • 09V478000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages
  • 09V184000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
  • 08V567000Trailer Hitches
  • 08V275000Steering

  1. 15V549000Received . 1,212 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 15014. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 15V548000Received . 440 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors USA. Manufacturer campaign number 14015. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 13V182000Received . 2,694 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 12V429000Received . 491 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 12010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 09V478000Received . 70 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals and Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 09027. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 09V184000Received . 484 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 09005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 08V567000Received . 2,621 units.

    Trailer Hitches

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 08023. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 08V275000Received . 213 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 07024. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19972
  2. 19984
  3. 19992
  4. 20001
  5. 20012
  6. 20025
  7. 20034
  8. 20045
  9. 20057
  10. 20065
  11. 20075
  12. 20088
  13. 20095
  14. 20104
  15. 20117
  16. 20128
  17. 20138
  18. 20146
  19. 20155
  20. 20164
  21. 20174
  22. 20185
  23. 20196
  24. 20205
  25. 20218
  26. 20229
  27. 20237
  28. 20243
  29. 20252

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2008 Spartan K2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan/k2/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Spartan Motors USA

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Spartan K2?
8,225 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Spartan K2 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns for the Spartan K2, model years 1997 to 2025. 8 of them name the 2008 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Spartan K2 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.