Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 Spartan K2 peaked in 2021, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2019 Spartan K2
Other, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 13, 2021 to Nov 4, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year65,988 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2019 other
Severity index0.02019 others average 8.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2019 Spartan K2 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2019 Spartan K2
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-589 | Jul 29, 2021 | Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion | Electrical system | 2,727 | Software update |
| 21V-319 | May 5, 2021 | Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak | Fuel system | 2,783 | Part replacement |
| 19V-360 | May 13, 2019 | Brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance | Brakes | 92 | Part replacement |
| 18V-672 | Sep 26, 2018 | Upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured | Suspension | 10 | Part replacement |
| 18V-538 | Aug 15, 2018 | Park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade | Brakes | 274 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-384 | Jun 7, 2018 | Tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket | Fuel system | 102 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2019 Spartan K2
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 4, 2022Failure Sep 15, 202119,000 milesIndio, CALugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan Motors Chassis K2. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact noticed the air pressure warning light was illuminated. The motorhome was taken to the dealer where the dual air pressure was replaced. On another occasion, the contact noticed that a part had detached off the chassis and damaged the tire. The motorhome was taken to the dealer and the bolts on the chassis were retorqued, but the failure reoccurred. The motorhome was taken back to the dealer who stated that the bolts on the chassis needed to be retorqued. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the bolts needed to be retorqued yearly. The failure mileage was 19,000.
NHTSA complaint 11492260 - Filed Sep 10, 2021Failure Jun 15, 202010,000 milesCrestview, FLEngine, Fuel system, Pressure sensor
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
NHTSA complaint 11432518 - Filed Aug 13, 2021Failure Jul 26, 202112,000 milesSouth Lyon, MIElectrical system
The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, one of the three warning lights: SPN#3364, SPN#3031, or SPN#1761, would illuminate on the instrument panel. Once either of the warning codes illuminated, the contact had to take the motorhome to a service station within an hour for immediate repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent service station where they informed him that the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was a shortage of parts to repair his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and he was placed on a list for when the parts were made available. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the service center. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
NHTSA complaint 11428974
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
18 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB23-540-001 Dec 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 bracke… - TSB23-260-001 Dec 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - TSB22-270-001 Sep 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a remedy for a loose drive belt on the engine in the event of premature wear. - TSB22-260-007 Sep 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - TP-18032 Jun 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is Wabco/ZF's document that provides instruction on how to reprogram the CMS radar. - TSB21-320-001 Jun 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to reduce the potential for perceived false positive activation of the Collision Mitigation System. - CSB21-340-001 Mar 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, - TSB20-560-003 Feb 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The fuel level may intermittently show a dash on the LMC Panel. However it does not impact the fuel gauge. - TSB19-510-001.19 Jan 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides a solution if equipped with a Trimark Keyless system exhibits a no start condition when using the keyless system. - CSB18-330-010B Jul 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin is an amendment to a previously submitted service bulletin, that applies to certain motorhome chassis, with additional parts segregated for the applicable models. The instructions in the document provide steps to install a proactive so… - CSB18-330-010 May 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides a proactive solution for the self leveling system supplied by Hadley to prevent it from operating continuously even with the vehicle ignition in the off position. - TSB19-560-001 Feb 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides instruction on how to prevent the brief signal interruption in the tire pressure monitoring system. - TSB18-560-004 Nov 15, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to reprogram the Comfort Steer system to ensure proper setting based on owner selection. - TSB18-250-003 Nov 2, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace shocks to improve the ride of affected motor homes. - TSB18-290-003 Sep 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18V-384. - CSB18-330-003 Jun 13, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. It identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respective solution. - CSB18-330-003 Jun 13, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. It identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respective solution. - CSB18-560-002 May 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides a solution for programming the digital dash to show the correct fuel level. This corrects the condition of the fuel level showing empty when there is fuel in the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.