- The problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
- The risk
- A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Spartan K2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Spartan K2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2015 for the steering.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical K2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Spartan K2 recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
- The risk
- This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
- The problem
- On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
- The risk
- Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext. #390) Or spartan at 517-543-6400.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- The risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
- The risk
- Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Meritor wabco will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 859-746-5956.
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Does the 2002 Spartan K2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2002 Spartan K2: steering (October 2015); supply (April 2005); control arm (June 2003); vehicle speed control (September 2002) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Spartan K2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Spartan K2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Spartan K2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Spartan K2 years have the most complaints?
2005 (3), 2019 (3), 2020 (3). See every Spartan K2 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Spartan K2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data