No complaints are listed for the 2019 Spartan K3. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN K3.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
See new recalls and investigations this week.
4 recalls.
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: 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.
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.
Manufacturer communications
17 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
|---|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
|---|
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.
10216965
Date: 2022-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.
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.
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,
10172129
Date: 2020-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The fuel level may intermittently show a dash on the LMC Panel. However it does not impact the fuel gauge.
10171062
Date: 2020-01-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This service bulletin provides a solution if equipped with a Trimark Keyless system exhibits a no start condition when using the keyless system.
10163725
Date: 2019-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This service bulletin, which applies to certain model motorhome chassis, provides a programming solution to mitigate continued operation of the auxiliary air compressor.