CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Spartan K3 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2012 Spartan K3 recalls
Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
A component inside the starter motor can break, which may cause the starter to overheat or draw excessive current.
Front ball joints can loosen and separate, causing partial steering loss
Certain Spartan vehicles have front independent suspension (IFS) modules whose ball joints can loosen and separate.
Power steering can cut out intermittently, raising crash risk
The power steering pump may occasionally lose output power, causing reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Torn exhaust tube can blow hot gas onto parts, causing fire
This recall covers certain motorhome chassis built with a flexible exhaust tube that may tear.
Most common 2012 Spartan K3 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SPARTAN MOTORS MOTOR HOME (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SPARTAN MANUFACTURER AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT, POWER STEERING, AND POWER STEERING LINE WERE REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED THREE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V676000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2012 SPARTAN CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED AND THEN THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE COMPRESSOR BRAKE SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED, CAUSING THE TRAILER BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. ...UPDATED 07-10-13 *BF UPDATED 07/16/2013*JS
2012 Spartan K3 questions
Does the 2012 Spartan K3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2012 Spartan K3: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire; Front ball joints can loosen and separate, causing partial steering loss; Power steering can cut out intermittently, raising crash risk; Torn exhaust tube can blow hot gas onto parts, causing fire; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Spartan K3?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Spartan K3 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.