2021 SPARTAN K4 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2021 SPARTAN K4 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Since no owner complaints have been registered, there are no frequent issues reported by owners.

The vehicle has six recalls related primarily to steering components and the electrical system. The recalls address critical safety elements that could affect vehicle control and driver information display.

• Steering output shaft. NHTSA recall 21V214000 affects 37 vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and disengage from the steering input shaft, causing possible loss of steering and increased crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column as needed at no cost.
• Instrument cluster display. Recall 21V589000 covers 2,727 vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank during driving, obscuring speed and warning lights and increasing crash risk. The fix involves updating control module software and securing ductwork free of charge.
• Power steering pump. Recall 21V752000 applies to 91 vehicles. A machining defect could cause pressure buildup in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and causing loss of power steering assist, which raises crash risk. Inspections and pump replacements are provided without charge.
• Steering gear mounting fasteners. Recall 21V041000 impacts 548 vehicles. Mounting fasteners may loosen and fall out or interfere with steering components, causing steering difficulty and heightening crash danger. Fasteners will be removed and replaced free of charge by dealers.

Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to steering or electrical systems may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Contacting a consumer protection attorney is recommended for further assistance.