CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Spartan K2 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2005 Spartan K2 recalls
Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering
Certain motorhome chassis have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack.
Engine Fan Can Detach and Injure Nearby People
Certain motorhomes built between March 2003 and March 2007 may have an engine cooling fan that separates from its fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Most common 2005 Spartan K2 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
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.
THERE HAVE BEEN TWO SPARTAN K2 RECALLS ON STEERING RELATED ISSUES ON 2005 UNITS.05V283000 AND 07V300000 THESE ARE DEFECTS IN STEERING LINKAGE AND SPACERS THAT CAN CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. I AM TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT MY K2 IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, MY UNIT HAS HAD A STEERING DEFECT SINCE DAY ONE. WHEN MAKING TURNS THERE IS OFTEN A LOUD BANG SOUNDS LIKE A BALL JOINT IS BAD. THEY FIRST TOLD ME IT WAS THE TIE ROD U BOLTS ON UPSIDE DOWN. CORRECTING DID NOT STOP THE LOUD BANG. THEY THEN TOLD ME IT WAS THE IFS AND THEY REPLACED A BELL CRANK ASSEMBLY IN IT. THE NOISE CONTINUED AND HAS BECOME MORE PRONOUNCED AND OCCURS MORE OFTEN AND IN LESS TURNING RADIUS. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY D
DURING DRIVING, PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD POPPED LOOSE AT AREA OF UPPER CORNER, EVENTUALLY CRACKING. MANUFACTURER OF MOTOR HOME HAD IT PICKED UP AND RETURNED TO THE FACTORY. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED TOTAL FRONT CAP, KEPT IT OVER 4 MONTHS, HAD IT RETURNED, IMMEDIATELY UPON RETURN, BEFORE, I COULD TAKE ANOTHER TRIP, BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELDS CRACKED AND WERE POPPING OUT. HAD IT REPAIRED AT A RV DEALER THAT THEY APPROVED. TOOK ANOTHER TRIP AND WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE SETTLED AND LEFT A SLIT BETWEEN WINDSHIELD AND WINDSHIELD GASKET. *JB
2005 Spartan K2 questions
Does the 2005 Spartan K2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2005 Spartan K2: Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering; Engine Fan Can Detach and Injure Nearby People; Trailer Hitches; Steering; Steering:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Spartan K2?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Visibility (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Spartan K2 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.