Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Spartan K2 peaked in 2021, with 1 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
2020 Spartan K2
Other, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 15, 2021 to Feb 26, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year56,810 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2020 other
Severity index0.02020 others average 6.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2020 Spartan K2 name fuel 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
5 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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-776 | Oct 5, 2021 | Rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow… | Suspension | 660 | Part replacement |
| 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 |
| 21V-041 | Feb 2, 2021 | Steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components | Steering | 548 | 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 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 Feb 26, 2024Failure Dec 1, 202128,000 milesEldred, NYWater heater, Fuel system, Diesel
The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while attempting to fuel the RV from the driver side of the RV, the fuel pump would frequently stop while pumping. The contact also stated that the water heater failed to operate as needed. The RV had been taken to several RV dealers to be inspected; however, there were no defects found. The contact reached out to the chassis manufacturer, the RV manufacturer, and the water heater manufacturer but received no assistance. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000.
NHTSA complaint 11573960 - Filed May 16, 2023Failure Jan 14, 202315,000 milesJupiter, FLElectrical system
The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel started to flicker. The contact stated that the low voltage battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure also occurred whenever the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the electrical failure had become a recurring failure. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the controller used to charge the vehicle was defective. The contact stated that the battery had overcharged and melted the battery terminals. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
NHTSA complaint 11522255 - Filed Jul 15, 2021Failure Jun 27, 20215,500 milesAiken, SCFuel system, Diesel
The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 68 mph, the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failed not allowing the vehicle to exceed 6 mph. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the part to repair the vehicle was currently on back order. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.
NHTSA complaint 11424949
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
15 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. - CSB21-360-001 Apr 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - 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, - CSB21-250-001 Mar 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - CSB20-170-001 Mar 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin is issued to have a correctly calibrated engine oil dipstick installed in the engine for the affected motor homes - 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.