No complaints are listed for the 2015 Spartan K2. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN K2.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2017-03-13. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-07-28. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, and K3 vehicles manufactured November 19, 2013, to May 7, 2015. Power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.
Consequence: A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15018.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-06-19. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Consequence: If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-12-23. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
Consequence: If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-11-24. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tank (excerpt)
Consequence: The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
7 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| SUSPENSION | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
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| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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10249132
Date: 2023-12-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket with improved bracket design.
10249131
Date: 2023-12-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design.
10133514
Date: 2018-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
The service bulletin precribes a solution for certain washers installed on the suspension system that may be subject to breaking/cracking.
10127590
Date: 2017-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
10081844
Date: 2016-08-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS TO INSTALL FASTENERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING AT THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.
10058839
Date: 2015-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
SPARTAN MOTORS: SOME MOTOR HOME CHASSIS ARE EXPERIENCING A FUEL TANK DEFORMITY AND FUEL SENDER BY SHOWING LESS FUEL ON FUEL GAUGE THAN IN FUEL TANK AND WOULD NEED TO HAVE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM ADJUSTMENT. MODEL 2002-15 MM, K3, K2, NVS. *PE
10058846
Date: 2015-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION.
SPARTAN MOTORS: HADLEY CONTROL MODULE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO AN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT SUPPLIES THE POWER TO CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2013-15 K2, K3. *PE