NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2020 Spartan K2, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN K2.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 2 | 66.7% | 0.55 |
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| electrical electronic | 1 | 33.3% | 0.99 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| low | 2 | 66.7% | 0.71 |
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| moderate | 1 | 33.3% | 0.84 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 3 tagged complaints of 3 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2021-10-05. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 recreational vehicles. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break.
Consequence: Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-22.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-29. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-05-05. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-11.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-02-02. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles. The steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components.
Consequence: If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-05-13. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Syste (excerpt)
Consequence: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
15 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| TIRES | 2 |
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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.
10222579
Date: 2022-09-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This document represents a procedure to remedy a condition with potential engine overheating during certain idling events. A larger capacity fan drive pump will be installed.
10198719
Date: 2021-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to reduce the potential for perceived false positive activation of the Collision Mitigation System.
10198721
Date: 2021-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
This is Wabco/ZF's document that provides instruction on how to reprogram the CMS radar.
10191532
Date: 2021-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
This service bulletin describes the process to remove and replace the control module for the tire pressure monitoring system that was originally equipped with a non-required resistor that may cause disruption to electronics on the body side of the motor home.
10189890
Date: 2021-03-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
This service bulletin is issued to have a correctly calibrated engine oil dipstick installed in the engine for the affected motor homes
10189898
Date: 2021-03-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
This service bulletin applies to certain motor homes and has been issued to have the correct torque applied to certain fasteners at the rear suspension that is supplied by Reyco Granning,
10189895
Date: 2021-03-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
This service bulletin has been issued to correct a condition where the lower shock mounting bracket fasteners may loosen or sheer where they connect to the independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning.