2018 Spartan K3 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 Spartan K3. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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