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2023 Spartan K4
4 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2023 Spartan K4; the recalls concern steering, electrical system and parking brake.
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: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3, and K4 chassis. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 24-01.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 24-01).
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis. A vehicle control module software error may cause loss of drive power or loss of key safety functions, such as loss of head lights or windshield wipers.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power, or reduced visibility from a loss of head lights or windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will update the vehicle control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-01.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 23-01).
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K4 motorhomes. The pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may be incorrectly installed.
Consequence: An incorrectly installed pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may cause the parking brake to inadvertently engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will inspect and repair the pneumatic parking brake interlock valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-12.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 21-12).
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan RV Chassis' customer service at 855.589.9836. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-04.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 22-04).
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 K4 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,811 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 5,630 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,819 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3,366 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 3,403 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5,291 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 3,248 |
| 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 K4 model years · Spartan: 47 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2023 Spartan K4 have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 24V052000, was reported to NHTSA on 30 Jan 2024 and concerns steering. Across all model years the Spartan K4 line has 11 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2023 Spartan K4?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2023 Spartan K4 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.