Spartan recalls
163 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Spartan vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- May 8, 2026Crash risk2025 Spartan RV Chassis K1, 2024–2026 Spartan RV Chassis K2, 2024–2026 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2025 Spartan RV Chassis K1, 2024-2026 RV Chassis K2, RV Chassis K3, and 2025-2027 RV Chassis K4 vehicles. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
26V292000 · 836 units · Shyft Group
- Feb 21, 2025Fire risk2022–2025 Spartan K2 — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
25V114000 · 85 units · Shyft Group
- Jan 30, 2024Crash risk2023–2025 Spartan K2, 2023–2025 Spartan K3, 2023–2025 Spartan K4 — Steering
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.
24V052000 · 797 units · Shyft Group
- Feb 9, 2023Crash risk2022–2024 Spartan K1, 2022–2024 Spartan K2, 2022–2024 Spartan K3 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
23V062000 · 2K units · Shyft Group
- Oct 20, 2022Crash risk2023 Spartan K2 — Suspension
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.
22V789000 · 4 units · Shyft Group
- Oct 19, 2022Crash risk2021–2023 Spartan K2 — Service Brakes, Air
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
22V785000 · 540 units · Shyft Group
- Oct 14, 2022Crash risk2023 Spartan K4 — Parking Brake
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K4 motorhomes. The pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may be incorrectly installed.
22V776000 · 15 units · Shyft Group
- Aug 8, 2022Crash risk2023 Spartan K2 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.
22V599000 · 38 units · Shyft Group
- Jul 22, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Spartan K1, 2022–2023 Spartan K2, 2022–2023 Spartan K3 and 1 other model — Steering
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V531000 · 100 units · Shyft Group
- Dec 14, 2021Fire risk2020–2023 Spartan K3 — Fuel System, Diesel
Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
21V969000 · 143 units · Shyft Group
- Oct 5, 2021Crash risk2020–2022 Spartan K1, 2020–2022 Spartan K2 — Suspension
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.
21V776000 · 660 units · Shyft Group
- Sep 27, 2021Crash risk2020–2022 Spartan K3, 2020–2022 Spartan K4 — Steering
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
21V752000 · 91 units · Shyft Group
- Jul 29, 2021Crash risk2018–2022 Spartan K1, 2018–2022 Spartan K2, 2018–2022 Spartan K3 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
21V589000 · 3K units · Shyft Group
- Jul 26, 2021Fire risk2021–2022 Spartan K2 — Fuel System, Diesel
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
21V566000 · 309 units · Shyft Group
- Jun 9, 2021Fire risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator — Equipment
Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. (Four Guys) is recalling one 2020 Pumper firetruck equipped with an Akron Bass battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
21V436000 · 1 unit · Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc.
- May 13, 2021Crash risk2021 Spartan K2 — Suspension
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Spartan RV Chassis K2. The rear suspension mounting bracket may be improperly welded on top of the rear drive axle.
21V347000 · 8 units · Shyft Group
- May 5, 2021Fire risk2017–2022 Spartan K2, 2017–2022 Spartan K3 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
21V319000 · 3K units · Shyft Group
- Mar 25, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Spartan K1, 2021–2022 Spartan K2, 2021–2022 Spartan K3 and 1 other model — Steering
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering output shaft inside the steering column may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
21V214000 · 37 units · Shyft Group
- Feb 2, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Spartan K2, 2020–2021 Spartan K3, 2020–2021 Spartan K4 — Steering
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles. The steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components.
21V041000 · 548 units · Shyft Group
- Apr 8, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response chassis vehicles modified by Marion Body Works. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion.
20V203000 · 9 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Mar 20, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
SVI Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2020 Spartan Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles modified by SVI Trucks. The park brake control line may loosen and possibly come out the fitting while the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
20V163000 · 4 units · SVI Trucks
- Mar 10, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency vehicles. The park brake control line may loosen and separate, possibly causing the park brake to be unintentionally applied.
20V138000 · 86 units · Spartan Fire, LLC
- Dec 30, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes
Toyne Inc. (Toyne) is recalling certain vehicles built on 2018-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Metro Star and Gladiator chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may require an extended distance in order to stop the vehicle.
19V925000 · 2 units · Toyne Inc.
- Dec 20, 2019Crash risk2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
SVI Trucks is recalling certain vehicles built on 2019 Spartan Emergency Response MetroStar chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an increased stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V913000 · 2 units · SVI Trucks
- Dec 10, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator & Metro Star emergency response chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V874000 · 2 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Nov 19, 2019Crash risk2005–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2005–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2005-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles equipped with pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain systems. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.
19V828000 · 94 units · Marion Body Works Inc.
- Sep 23, 2019Crash risk2004–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2004–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V674000 · 2K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jul 12, 2019Crash risk2014–2020 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2020 Spartan Metrostar — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
19V523000 · 234 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 13, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2019–2020 Spartan K2, 2018–2019 Spartan K3 and 2 other models — Service Brakes
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V360000 · 92 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Apr 30, 2019Crash risk2004–2016 Spartan Gladiator — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
19V338000 · 45 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Apr 2, 2019Crash risk2017–2018 Spartan Metrostar — Exterior Lighting
Precision Industries (Precision) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Emergency Vehicles built on Spartan Metrostar chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
19V268000 · 3 units · Precision Industries
- Jan 23, 2019Crash risk2019–2020 Spartan K1 — Service Brakes
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.
19V049000 · 73 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Dec 26, 2018Crash risk2011–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2011–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
18V932000 · 138 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Oct 3, 2018Crash risk2001–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2001–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
18V691000 · 923 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 26, 2018Crash risk2019 Spartan K2 — Suspension
Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.
18V672000 · 10 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 21, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Spartan Gladiator, 2017–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Exterior Lighting
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
18V654000 · 95 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 19, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar — Power Train
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
18V647000 · 4 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Aug 15, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Spartan K2 — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
18V538000 · 274 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 29, 2018Fire risk2010–2019 Spartan Gladiator — Electrical System
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
18V440000 · 865 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 25, 2018Fire risk2009–2018 Spartan Gladiator, 2009–2018 Spartan Metrostar — Electrical System
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
18V424000 · 1K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 7, 2018Crash risk2016–2019 Spartan K2, 2016–2019 Spartan K3 — Tires
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.
18V384000 · 102 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2001–2018 Spartan Advantage, 2001–2018 Spartan Diamond, 2001–2018 Spartan Gladiator and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
18V350000 · 309 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Mar 29, 2018Crash risk2004–2007 Spartan Gladiator — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
18V206000 · 11 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Nov 16, 2017Fire risk2014–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2014–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
17V722000 · 34 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Jun 27, 2017Crash risk2017–2018 Spartan Gladiator, 2017–2018 Spartan K3, 2017–2018 Spartan K4 — Fuel System, Diesel
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
17V403000 · 28 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 31, 2017Fire risk2010–2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2014 Spartan K2, 2010–2014 Spartan K3 — Electrical System
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
17V351000 · 721 units · Spartan Motors USA
- May 1, 2017Crash risk2008–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2008–2017 Spartan Metrostar — Parking Brake
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (SPBS). The directions to activate the SPBS incorrectly state to "Pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "Push."
17V294000 · 18 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Mar 13, 2017Crash risk2011–2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2018 Spartan K2, 2011–2018 Spartan K3 and 3 other models — Suspension
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
17V160000 · 3K units · Spartan Motors USA
- Oct 26, 2016Crash risk2017 Spartan K2, 2017 Spartan K3 — Vehicle Speed Control
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Specialty Vehicle K2 and K3 vehicles manufactured March 24, 2016, to August 31, 2016. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
16V776000 · 245 units · Spartan Motors USA
- Sep 23, 2016Crash risk2004–2010 Spartan Gladiator — Structure
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
16V688000 · 9 units · Spartan Motors USA