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Spartan K2 Engine problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Spartan K2's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

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Engine recalls

Latest K2 engine complaints

2019 Spartan K2Engine & coolingFuel system

The contact owns a 2019 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the buzzer alarm engaged, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors had failed. The contact was able to drive to a nearby independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel system, dieselNHTSA 11432518
2005 Spartan K2Engine & coolingBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 spartan k2. The contact stated that the side radiator mounted framework had become structurally disconnected, which impacted a loose connection of the sand blade. As a result, the side radiator housing was fractured, which impacted the sand blade, housing unit, and other components. The vehicle had not been serviced by the manufacturer's authorized facility. The contact called several times and also left messages with the manufacturer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the side radiator housing unit needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · StructureNHTSA 11155568
2008 Spartan K2Engine & cooling

Turbo oultet pipe completely sheared off. Many problems with simalar models and was told by spartan that this particular model was not flagged. Strangely enough it has the exact same thing happening as other models. Diesel exhaust pouring in to cabin of coach very big safety hazard with carbon monoxide. Made me dizzy and almost pass out.

Filed Incident Engine · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10944166

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

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