How many recalls does the 2016 Spartan K3 have?

The 2016 Spartan K3 has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2016 Spartan K3 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Spartan K3 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,399 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

TIRES 18V384000 2018-06-07 102 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.

SUSPENSION 17V160000 2017-03-13 2,783 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.

STEERING 16V676000 2016-09-19 264 affected

Defect

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output…

Consequence

An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.

SUSPENSION 15V471000 2015-07-28 106 affected

Defect

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, and K3 vehicles manufactured November 19, 2013, to May 7, 2015. Power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.

Consequence

A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15018.

POWER TRAIN 15V388000 2015-06-19 144 affected

Defect

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct…

Consequence

If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Spartan K3 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.