Models
Every Spartan model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| K2 | 1997–2025 | 12 |
| MM | 1997–2023 | 1 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Highlander · K3 · EC 2000 · Gladiator · Motorhome · Mountain Master · Chassis · IC Chassis · Advantage · Fire Truck · Metrostar · Spartan · Alpine · Charger · DP · Europremier · GT1 · K224360-025 · Summit · ADV · aerial · altered-chassis-cabs · AMB · ap-gt · ap-st · APG · B · Baron · Barron · bc-2242 · BC2000 · BC2242 · BEY · big-easy · Bus · BV · Crash Truck · CT2242 · CV · DA32L-2142 · DA3AH-2142 · DA41G-2142 · DA41L-2142 · DA41M-2142 · DA41M-3164 · Defense Dept. Chassis Cab · DIA · Diamond · Discovery · DR · EC-1K · EC Chassis · EC2000 · exp-2001 · EXP2001 · Force · FUR · Furion · Furion R/t · GA40M-3164 and 100 more.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Spartan models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Vehicle speed control9
- Steering8
- Electrical system8
- Suspension7
- Structure6
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Seat belts5
- Visibility4
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Shyft 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."
Shyft 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.
Shyft 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.
Shyft 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.
Shyft 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.
Shyft 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."
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K4 motorhomes. The pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may be incorrectly installed.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words