Recall 17V351000: 2010–2014 Spartan K3 and 2 other models
- Report received
- May 31, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Potentially affected
- 721vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2014
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Possible consequence
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
- 2010 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2011 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2012 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2013 Spartan K21 complaints
- 2014 Spartan K20 complaints
- 2010 Spartan K31 complaints
- 2011 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2012 Spartan K32 complaints
- 2013 Spartan K30 complaints
- 2014 Spartan K30 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.