2014 Spartan K2 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2014 model year.

The 2014 Spartan K2 is covered by 6 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
17V351000	2017-05-31	Electrical System › Starter Assembly
17V160000	2017-03-13	Suspension › Front › Control Arm
14V812000	2014-12-23	Steering › Linkages
14V747000	2014-11-24	Service Brakes, Air
13V531000	2013-10-25	Steering › Linkages
13V392000	2013-08-30	Service Brakes, Air › Antilock

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Electrical System › Starter Assembly (17V351000, 2017-05-31)

Problem: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.

Risk: A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Free fix: Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.

Spartan Motors USA · 721 vehicles · NHTSA record

Suspension › Front › Control Arm (17V160000, 2017-03-13)

Problem: 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.

Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

Spartan Motors USA · 2,783 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering › Linkages (14V812000, 2014-12-23)

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

Spartan Motors, Inc. · 277 vehicles · NHTSA record

Service Brakes, Air (14V747000, 2014-11-24)

Problem: 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 tanks.

Risk: The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

Spartan Motors, Inc. · 1,059 vehicles · NHTSA record

Steering › Linkages (13V531000, 2013-10-25)

Problem: Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.

Risk: This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.

Spartan Motors, Inc. · 175 vehicles · NHTSA record

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock (13V392000, 2013-08-30)

Problem: Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.

Risk: This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.

Spartan Motors, Inc. · 113 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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