2008 SPARTAN K2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 SPARTAN K2 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the chassis, suspension, steering, engine cooling fan, and wheel bearings based on recall actions. No complaints have been formally submitted to NHTSA.
There are five recalls affecting several systems of the 2008 SPARTAN K2 chassis, including air brakes, suspension, steering, engine cooling, and rear axle components.
- Service brakes and front suspension. Recall 12V429000 affects 491 vehicles due to front brake chambers potentially contacting the upper control arm on Hendrickson independent front suspension. This contact can damage brake components, preventing full brake release and causing the brakes to drag and engage further. The risk includes loss of vehicle control and crash. Spartan will repair the vehicles free of charge starting December 5, 2012.
- Steering gear mounting bracket. Recall 13V182000 covers 2694 vehicles where steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Repairs involve replacing or reinforcing brackets at Spartan dealers free of charge. Notices began mailing June 24, 2013.
- Engine cooling fan separation. Recall 15V549000 involves 1212 vehicles with a potential for the engine cooling fan to detach from the fan drive during operation, posing injury risk to anyone nearby. Spartan will replace the fan and drive system free of charge. Interim owner notices went out October 29, 2015.
- Rear axle wheel bearings. Recall 15V548000 concerns 440 vehicles with tag axles having wheel bearings adjusted too tightly, which may overheat and increase fire risk at the wheel end. Spartan dealers will adjust or replace bearings at no charge. The recall started October 7, 2015.
- Front suspension control arm. Recall 12V429000 also addresses the front suspension control arm component, related to brake chamber interference with the upper control arm. Repairs are combined with the brake chamber recall action on 491 vehicles to prevent brake drag and loss of control.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may want to explore their rights under applicable lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney could help clarify potential remedies.
2008 SPARTAN K2 Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
4837
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 SPARTAN K2
440 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Risk: If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
2008 SPARTAN K2
1212 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Risk: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
2008 SPARTAN K2
2694 vehicles affected
STEERING
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Risk: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
2008 SPARTAN K2
491 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Risk: As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.