NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1969–2027
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Our database holds 65 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Spartan vehicles. Our database also holds 199 safety recall campaigns and 6 NHTSA investigations covering at least one Spartan model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 | 1997–2025 | 12 | 55 |
| Highlander | 1993–2001 | 8 | 4 |
| K3 | 2004–2025 | 7 | 41 |
| Ec 2000 | 1991–1996 | 4 | 4 |
| Gladiator | 1986–2020 | 4 | 70 |
| Motorhome | 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| Mountain Master | 1993–2006 | 4 | 14 |
| Chassis | 1998–2011 | 3 | 1 |
| Ic Chassis | 1987–1995 | 3 | 2 |
| Advantage | 1989–2018 | 2 | 13 |
| Fire Truck | 1993–1999 | 2 | 1 |
| Metrostar | 1991–2020 | 2 | 61 |
| Spartan | 1978–2000 | 2 | 0 |
| Alpine | 1993–2000 | 1 | 8 |
| Charger | 1987–1998 | 1 | 3 |
| GT1 | 1993–1995 | 1 | 1 |
| K224360-025 | 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| Mm | 1997–2017 | 1 | 34 |
| Summit | 1999–2002 | 1 | 4 |
| Adv | 2007–2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Amb | 2008–2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Apg | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| B | 1982–1983 | 0 | 1 |
| Baron | 1989–2002 | 0 | 6 |
| Barron | 2000–2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Bc-2242 | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| BC2000 | 1993–1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Bey | 2008–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Bus | 1994–2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Bv | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Converta Trailer | 1969–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash Truck | 1986–1997 | 0 | 1 |
| CT2242 | 1996–1998 | 0 | 3 |
| Cv | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| DA32L-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| DA3AH-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| DA41G-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| DA41L-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| DA41M-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| DA41M-3164 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Defense Dept. Chassis Cab | 2014–2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Dia | 2006–2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Diamond | 1986–2018 | 0 | 12 |
| Discovery | 1993–1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Dr | 2013–2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Ec Chassis | 1987–1992 | 0 | 1 |
| Ec-1K | 1993–1994 | 0 | 1 |
| Exp-2001 | 1993–1998 | 0 | 2 |
| Force | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Fur | 2007–2010 | 0 | 5 |
| Furion | 2008–2015 | 0 | 6 |
| Furion R/T | 2009–2010 | 0 | 2 |
| GA40M-3164 | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| GA41H-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| GA41L-2142 | 2005–2006 | 0 | 2 |
| GA41L-3162 | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| GA41M-2142 | 2004–2006 | 0 | 3 |
| GA41M-3164 | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| GA42L-2142 | 2005–2006 | 0 | 2 |
| GA42M-2142 | 2004–2005 | 0 | 2 |
| GA47H-3164 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| GA47L-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| GA47M-3164 | 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Galaxy New Generation | 1993–1997 | 0 | 1 |
| GLC | 2008–2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Gld | 2006–2010 | 0 | 6 |
| GLE | 2008–2009 | 0 | 1 |
| GLS | 2008–2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Grt | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| Ic | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| IC2242 | 1997–1998 | 0 | 4 |
| K1 | 2018–2024 | 0 | 6 |
| K22242 | 1997–1999 | 0 | 3 |
| K4 | 2017–2025 | 0 | 11 |
| KA41J-2144 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| KA41M-2144 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Kc-2242 | 1992–1994 | 0 | 1 |
| LA40J-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| LA41J-2142 | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| LA41L-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| LA41M-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| LA41M-3164 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| LA42L-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Lc-2242 | 1993–1994 | 0 | 1 |
| Low Profile Gladiator | 1994–1998 | 0 | 4 |
| Me | 2003–2004 | 0 | 1 |
| ME2 | 2001–2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Metrostar-X | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| MG | 2002–2012 | 0 | 9 |
| Mgnat | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Mgtra | 2002–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Mi | 2006–2008 | 0 | 1 |
| MM2242 | 1996–1998 | 0 | 4 |
| Mmjay | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Mmp 100 | 2008–2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Mmtra | 2002–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Monarch | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Mountain Master GT | 2001–2004 | 0 | 3 |
| Ms | 2006–2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Mtr | 2007–2010 | 0 | 4 |
| Ng | 2007–2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Nvs | 2004–2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid Intervention | 1998–1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Rm-2242 | 1998–1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Rma 103 | 2004–2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Rma 75 | 2005–2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Rmp 100 | 2005–2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Rv Chassis K1 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Rv Chassis K2 | 2024–2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Rv Chassis K3 | 2024–2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Rv Chassis K4 | 2025–2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Sb | 1995–2017 | 0 | 11 |
| SB2142 | 1995–1998 | 0 | 2 |
| Sbfe | 1999–2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Sbfe-2142 | 1999–2000 | 0 | 1 |
| School Bus | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Sg | 2003–2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Shuttle Bus | 1993–1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Silent Knight | 1991–1997 | 0 | 3 |
| Silent Night | 1996–1997 | 0 | 1 |
| Sp | 1999–2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Spartan Force | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Specialty | 1993–2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Su | 2007–2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Summit ES | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Summit GT | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Summit GTI | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Tb | 1995–2002 | 0 | 3 |
| Tb-2242 | 1993–1999 | 0 | 3 |
| Tda | 2004–2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Tour Bus | 1993–1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Transit Bus | 1993–1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Type D School Bus | 1996–1998 | 0 | 0 |
| V41M-2142 | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| VA21-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| VA40M-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| VA40M-3164 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| VA41M-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| VA41M-2144 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| VA41M-3164 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| VA42G-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| VA42M-2142 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Wc 2000 | 1993–1994 | 0 | 1 |
| Wr | 1982–1983 | 0 | 1 |
| Xl | 1982–1983 | 0 | 1 |
| Xlr | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| Z22242 | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Spartan vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSShyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2025 Spartan RV Chassis K1, 2024-2026 RV Chassis K2, RV Chassis K3, and 2025-2027 RV Chassis K4 vehicles. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSShyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hose may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
STEERINGShyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3, and K4 chassis. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREShyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis. A vehicle control module software error may cause loss of drive power or loss of key safety functions, such as loss of head lights or windshield wipers.
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSShyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan K2 RV chassis. The fasteners attaching the front and rear suspension to the chassis frame may have insufficient strength.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKShyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan K2 RV Chassis. The air brake supply reservoir is less than 12x the combined volume of air for all service brake chambers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
PARKING BRAKEShyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K4 motorhomes. The pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may be incorrectly installed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.
Every year with at least one publishable Spartan model year
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