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.
Manufacturer safety record
Spartan Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 56 owner complaints and 176 recalls for Spartan vehicles from 1986 to 2025. The most complained-about model is the K2 (12 complaints).
- Complaints
- 56
- Recalls
- 176
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Spartan models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | 1986-2020 | 4 | 70 |
| K2 | 1997-2025 | 12 | 55 |
| Metrostar | 1998-2020 | 2 | 50 |
| K3 | 2004-2025 | 7 | 41 |
| MM | 1997-2017 | 0 | 34 |
| Mountain Master | 1993-2006 | 1 | 14 |
| Advantage | 1989-2018 | 2 | 13 |
| Diamond | 1986-2018 | 0 | 12 |
| K4 | 2017-2025 | 0 | 11 |
| Metro Star | 1991-2011 | 0 | 11 |
| SB | 1995-2017 | 0 | 11 |
| MG | 2002-2012 | 0 | 9 |
| Alpine | 1993-2000 | 1 | 8 |
| Baron | 1989-2002 | 0 | 6 |
| Furion | 2008-2015 | 0 | 6 |
| GLD | 2006-2010 | 0 | 6 |
| K1 | 2018-2024 | 0 | 6 |
| Fur | 2007-2010 | 0 | 5 |
| Highlander | 1993-2001 | 8 | 4 |
| Summit | 1999-2002 | 1 | 4 |
| IC2242 | 1997-1998 | 0 | 4 |
| Low Profile Gladiator | 1994-1998 | 0 | 4 |
| MM2242 | 1996-1998 | 0 | 4 |
| MTR | 2007-2010 | 0 | 4 |
| Charger | 1987-1998 | 1 | 3 |
| Bus | 1994-2011 | 0 | 3 |
| K22242 | 1997-1999 | 0 | 3 |
| Mountain Master GT | 2001-2004 | 0 | 3 |
| NVS | 2004-2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Silent Knight | 1991-1997 | 0 | 3 |
| SU | 2007-2011 | 0 | 3 |
| TB | 1995-2002 | 0 | 3 |
| IC Chassis | 1987-1995 | 3 | 2 |
| Adv | 2007-2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Amb | 2008-2009 | 0 | 2 |
| EXP2001 | 1993-1998 | 0 | 2 |
| Furion R/T | 2009-2010 | 0 | 2 |
| GLC | 2008-2010 | 0 | 2 |
| GLS | 2008-2010 | 0 | 2 |
| NG | 2007-2011 | 0 | 2 |
| SG | 2003-2008 | 0 | 2 |
| SP | 1999-2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Specialty | 1993-2002 | 0 | 2 |
| Summit GTI | 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| TB2242 | 1997-1999 | 0 | 2 |
| EC 2000 | 1993-1996 | 4 | 1 |
| Chassis | 1998-2011 | 3 | 1 |
| Fire Truck | 1993-1999 | 2 | 1 |
| GT1 | 1993-1996 | 1 | 1 |
| K224360-025 | 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| Apg | 2009-2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Barron | 2000-2002 | 0 | 1 |
| BC2000 | 1993-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| BC2242 | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| Bey | 2008-2010 | 0 | 1 |
| BV | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash Truck | 1986-1997 | 0 | 1 |
| CV | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Defense Dept. Chassis Cab | 2014-2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Dia | 2006-2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Discovery | 1993-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| DR | 2013-2015 | 0 | 1 |
| EC Chassis | 1987-1992 | 0 | 1 |
| EC2000 | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Force | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Galaxy New Generation | 1993-1997 | 0 | 1 |
| GLE | 2008-2009 | 0 | 1 |
| IC | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| ME | 2003-2004 | 0 | 1 |
| ME2 | 2001-2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Metrostar-X | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Mgnat | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Mgtra | 2002-2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Mmjay | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Mmtra | 2002-2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Monarch | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid Intervention | 1998-1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Sbfe | 1999-2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Sbfe-2142 | 1999-2000 | 0 | 1 |
| School Bus | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Shuttle Bus | 1993-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Silent Night | 1996-1997 | 0 | 1 |
| Spartan Force | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Summit ES | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Summit GT | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Tour Bus | 1993-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| Transit Bus | 1993-1996 | 0 | 1 |
| V41M-2142 | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| WC 2000 | 1993-1994 | 0 | 1 |
| Z22242 | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| DP | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Europremier | 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| Motorhome | 2000 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Spartan vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001 Spartan Highlander | 5 | 0 | F |
| 2 | 2000 Spartan Highlander | 3 | 0 | C |
| 3 | 2019 Spartan K2 | 3 | 6 | D |
| 4 | 2020 Spartan K2 | 3 | 5 | D |
| 5 | 2005 Spartan K2 | 3 | 7 | D |
| 6 | 1994 Spartan EC 2000 | 2 | 1 | C |
| 7 | 1996 Spartan Fire Truck | 2 | 1 | D |
| 8 | 2023 Spartan K3 | 2 | 4 | D |
| 9 | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2 | 28 | F |
| 10 | 2011 Spartan Chassis | 2 | 0 | B |
| 11 | 2012 Spartan K3 | 2 | 8 | C |
| 12 | 2013 Spartan K2 | 1 | 8 | D |
| 13 | 2001 Spartan Advantage | 1 | 3 | D |
| 14 | 2000 Spartan Summit | 1 | 3 | D |
| 15 | 2000 Spartan Alpine | 1 | 1 | D |
Latest Spartan recalls
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.
Covers2023 Spartan K2
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...
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K4 motorhomes. The pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may be incorrectly installed.
Covers2023 Spartan K4
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data