The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V384000·Announced 2018-06-07

Spartan K2 and K3 Motorhome Chassis Recalled for Tire Damage Risk

Spartan is recalling 2016-2019 K2 and K3 motorhome chassis because the tag axle tire may be damaged by the DEF fill bracket, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire damage leading to failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The recall involves 102 vehicles.

The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket. This damage may cause the tire to fail, which increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3, K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
102

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • K3
  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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