Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Spartan K3 peaked in 2022, 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
2023 Spartan K3
Other, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 24, 2022 to Jun 19, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year43,376 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2023 other
Severity index0.02023 others average 9.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2023 Spartan K3 name steering
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
4 recall campaigns cover the 2023 Spartan K3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-052 | Jan 30, 2024 | Steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist | Steering | 797 | Part replacement |
| 23V-062 | Feb 9, 2023 | 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 | Electrical system | 2,336 | Software update |
| 22V-531 | Jul 22, 2022 | Steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture | Steering | 100 | Part replacement |
| 21V-969 | Dec 14, 2021 | 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 system | 143 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Spartan K3
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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 19, 2024Failure Mar 27, 2024Lone Tree, COSteering
This vehicle is subject to recall 24V-052. I got a notice in March from Spartan RV Chassis about repair of a steering issue that causes the loss of power steering assist after close quarters maneuvering. This problem appeared after we got the notice and is worsening. Because this is a 25 ton RV, the loss of power steering makes controlling the vehicle in turns and curves much more difficult. The dealer says Spartan has not made repair parts available to it, despite the urgency conveyed in the recall notice.
NHTSA complaint 11595285 - Filed May 24, 2022Failure Feb 8, 2022Charlestown, NHSteering
There are two problems with this vehicle. 1) Power steering fails randomly. The failure is in the steering column. The failure can happen at any speed. When the failure occurs the vehicle will suddenly lose power steering causing the loss of full control of the steering. Unable to use the power steering in a GVW 64,000 pounds can make it difficult to control the vehicle. The only way to regain the power steering is to pull the vehicle into a safe place and restart the engine. There are no warning lights or audible indicators. This problem was replicated by a service center but no solutions were found. The problem has been reported to Spartan. The vehicle is available for inspection. 2) Unexpected curse control shutting off. This problem occurs without warning and for no apparent reason. The vehicle will suddenly slow down without notice. The potential for causing an accident is high when using cruise control. There are no warning lights or audible indicators. This problem has been reported to the service center for the dealership. They were unable to identify a solution. The vehicle is available for inspection. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint 11465930
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB24-500-002 Mar 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Steering wheel switches may stop working and flash their backlight. - 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. - TSB23-880-001 Jun 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to properly install the RCM after shipped short due to a supplier shortage. - TSB23-520-001A Jun 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect and rewire 120V box in accordance with diagram. Revision to the previous bulletin released. - 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. - CSB22-260-001.22 Aug 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin is to provide instructions on changing power steering hoses due to a resonance in the steering in a full turn. - TSB22-270-001 Jul 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicles subject to this service bulletin may be equipped with an engine cooling fan drive belt that could be loose.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.