Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2019 Spartan K4 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2019 Spartan K4. Every recall repair is free at any Spartan dealer.

2recalls

0owner complaints

13+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2019 Spartan K4. Check your K4 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2019 Spartan K4 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Electrical System · NHTSA 21V589000
Jul 29, 2021Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Problem
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.
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.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 21V589000 →
Service Brakes · NHTSA 19V360000
May 13, 2019Service Brakes
Problem
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."
Risk
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Fix
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.
Full recall details for 19V360000 →

2019 Spartan K4 complaints and service bulletins

Spartan has issued at least 13 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (6)
Electrical System (4)
Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
Forward Collision Avoidance (2)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
Interior Lighting (1)

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2019 Spartan K4 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2019 Spartan K4. Every recall repair is free at any Spartan dealer.

2recalls

0owner complaints

13+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2019 Spartan K4. Check your K4 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2019 Spartan K4 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Electrical System · NHTSA 21V589000

Jul 29, 2021Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.

Full recall details for 21V589000 →

Service Brakes · NHTSA 19V360000

May 13, 2019Service Brakes

Problem: 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."
Risk: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Fix: Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.

Full recall details for 19V360000 →

2019 Spartan K4 complaints and service bulletins

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (6)

Electrical System (4)

Engine and Engine Cooling (3)

Forward Collision Avoidance (2)

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)

Interior Lighting (1)