Recall Register

2004 Spartan K3: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2004 Spartan K3. 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.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

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

3 campaigns, newest first. 1,387 units in total.

  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. 07V300000Received . 89 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor homes and fire trucks, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. A spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 23, 2007. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

    Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 07015/RSB07-260-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 05V283000Received . 86 units.

    Steering / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor homes, the i-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. At the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and repair the i-shaft. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

    Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number SPEC 05022. 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. 20043
  2. 20054
  3. 20064
  4. 20074
  5. 20086
  6. 20094
  7. 20107
  8. 20119
  9. 20128
  10. 20139
  11. 20147
  12. 20159
  13. 20165
  14. 20177
  15. 20186
  16. 20194
  17. 20205
  18. 20216
  19. 20227
  20. 20234
  21. 20242
  22. 20251

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

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2004 Spartan K3: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/spartan/k3/2004/. 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
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
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 2004 Spartan K3?
1,387 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Spartan K3 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the Spartan K3, model years 2004 to 2025. 3 of them name the 2004 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Spartan K3 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.