Model year record

2020 SPARTAN K1

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V776000

Suspension: critical fasteners

Component
Suspension: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
660
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-05
Owners notified
2021-11-16

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 recreational vehicles. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break.

Safety risk

Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Shyft Group will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V589000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
2,727
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-29
Owners notified
2021-09-15

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety risk

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V049000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
73
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-23
Owners notified
2019-02-07

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Specialty K1 motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.

Safety risk

The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the cotter pin installation, properly installing the pin and adjusting the brakes as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19001.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.