No complaints are listed for the 2016 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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4 recalls.
Date: 2018-06-07. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, TIRES.
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.
Consequence: The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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.
Manufacturer communications
7 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 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.
10222580
Date: 2022-09-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This bulletin provides a remedy for a loose drive belt on the engine in the event of premature wear.
10145685
Date: 2018-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384.
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.