- The problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
- The risk
- If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
- The fix
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Spartan K3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Spartan K3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2015 for the fan.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical K3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Spartan K3 recalls 3
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 and fire trucks, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. A spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.
- The risk
- If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 23, 2007. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the i-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. At the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
- The risk
- Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the i-shaft. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
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Does the 2004 Spartan K3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Spartan K3: fan (September 2015); steering (July 2007); linkages (June 2005). 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 2004 Spartan K3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Spartan K3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 78 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Spartan K3 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 K3 years have the most complaints?
2012 (2), 2023 (2), 2005 (1). See every Spartan K3 year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Spartan K3 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