No complaints are listed for the 2020 Spartan K3. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SPARTAN K3.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2021-12-14. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak. (excerpt)
Consequence: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286-6467) or visit the website at care.cummins.com or owners (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-09-27. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-21.
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.
Manufacturer communications
15 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 6 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.