2011 SPARTAN K2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 SPARTAN K2 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety-critical systems such as brakes, steering, engine components, and electrical starters.
There are seven recalls affecting various systems including the service brakes, engine cooling, vehicle speed control, steering, and the electrical starter assembly.
Recalls- Brake chamber defect. Recall 11V587000 affects 35 vehicles with 3030 brake chambers that fail park brake and draw bar requirements. The park brake may not hold the vehicle in place, risking injury or property damage. Owners will receive improved brake chambers free of charge.
- Incorrect air gauge calibration. Recall 11V412000 covers 313 chassis with air gauges that can deviate up to eleven percent from cutout pressure, risking unwanted spring brake application and potential crashes. Spartan will replace gauges free of charge under campaign 11018.
- V-band clamp failure. Recall 11V425000 involves 212 vehicles with Cummins diesel engines where T-bolt fracture may disconnect DOC/DPF sections, releasing hot exhaust gases and possibly causing fire or road hazards. Authorized Cummins dealers will perform free repairs.
- Vehicle speed control malfunction. Recall 11V516000 affects 1294 chassis with electronic control modules that may not cancel cruise control when brakes are applied and can increase speed unintentionally. Repairs will be made free of charge starting January 2012.
- Steering gear bracket cracks. Recall 13V182000 covers 2694 chassis prone to steering gear mounting bracket cracks leading to loss of steering control and crash risks. Spartan dealers will replace or reinforce brackets free of charge.
- ABS modulator valve fracture. Recall 13V392000 targets 113 chassis with valves at risk of fracturing from steering relay rod contact. This issue may increase stopping distances or cause pulling. Dealers will adjust valve position and add spacers free of charge under campaign 12008.
- Starter motor overheating. Recall 17V351000 includes 721 chassis with starter components that can break, causing overheating and fire risk. Spartan will replace starters free of charge starting July 2017 under campaign 17012.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to safety defects or unresolved recall repairs on the 2011 Spartan K2 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal consultation could help clarify options for consumers.
2011 SPARTAN K2 Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
5382
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 SPARTAN K2
721 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Risk: A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
2011 SPARTAN K2
113 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.
Risk: This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
2011 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.
2011 SPARTAN K2
1294 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INCOMPLETE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, PART NUMBER 2791-NN2E-001 OR 2791-NN2E-002. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT CANCEL. ADDITIONALLY, THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT, MODERATE INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED UNTIL THE VEHICLES REACHES ITS GOVERNED SPEED AFTER THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL IS SET.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING THE BRAKE OR IF THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES AND THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE, THEY MAY HAVE REDUCED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2011 SPARTAN K2
212 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010, 2011, AND 2012 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS MM, K2, K3, BUS, FURION, GLADIATOR, AND METRO STAR, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
Risk: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
2011 SPARTAN K2
313 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain 2011 SU and 2011 through 2012 model year MM, K2, and K3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from January 28, 2011, through June 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by Ametek. An incorrect value may have been used in the formula for calculating the sweep angle of the dial. This may have resulted in the accuracy of the gauge varying as much as eleven percent from the cutout pressure as opposed to the maximum allowable of +/- seven percent. Consequently, these chassis fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected. This could cause the application of the spring brake without warning and may result in a vehicle crash.
2011 SPARTAN K2
35 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 K2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 2011, RATED AT 52,000 LBS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3030 BRAKE CHAMBERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS” BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MEET THE PARK BRAKE AND DRAW BAR REQUIREMENTS.
Risk: THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE AND IF THE VEHICLE MOVES, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Complaints
No complaints found.