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2007 Spartan K3
4 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2007 Spartan K3; the recalls concern engine and engine cooling, steering and electrical system.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Filed by Spartan Motors USA (manufacturer campaign 16014).
Defect, as filed: 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: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
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.
Filed by Spartan Motors USA (manufacturer campaign 15014).
Defect, as filed: 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: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by Spartan Motors, Inc..
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes, the bussman box was incorrectly soldered and could fail.
Consequence: Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shutdown and/or not be capable of powering up. One or a combination of the following conditions may occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission starting and engine cooling systems, in the operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, antilock brake system (ABS), auxiliary brake system, heater elements in the air dryer, and/or the heater element in the water in-fuel separator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective components. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. (manufacturer campaign SPEC 06005).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Spartan K3 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,387 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1,313 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 3,974 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 6,542 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 7,255 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 5,830 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 | 8,152 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 10,976 |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 | 7,063 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | 7,959 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 | 7,861 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | 7,313 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 3,399 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 6,220 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 8,515 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 5,704 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 6,292 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6,329 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 8,217 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 3,376 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 3,133 |
| 2025 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 797 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Spartan K3 model years · Spartan: 47 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2007 Spartan K3 have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 16V313000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 May 2016 and concerns engine and engine cooling:exhaust system. Across all model years the Spartan K3 line has 41 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2007 Spartan K3?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2007 Spartan K3 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.