There have been 34 safety recalls for the Spartan MM. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Spartan MM.
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Spartan Gladiator, 2012 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2016 Spartan Gladiator, 2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2012 Spartan K2, 2013 Spartan K2, 2014 Spartan K2, 2015 Spartan K2, 2016 Spartan K2, 2017 Spartan K2, 2018 Spartan K2, 2011 Spartan K3, 2012 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan K3, 2014 Spartan K3, 2015 Spartan K3, 2016 Spartan K3, 2017 Spartan K3, 2018 Spartan K3, 2017 Spartan K4, 2018 Spartan K4, 2016 Spartan Metrostar, 2017 Spartan Metrostar, 2011 Spartan MM, 2012 Spartan MM, 2013 Spartan MM, 2014 Spartan MM, 2015 Spartan MM, 2016 Spartan MM, 2017 Spartan MM |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Spartan K3, 2008 Spartan K3, 2009 Spartan K3, 2010 Spartan K3, 2011 Spartan K3, 2012 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan K3, 2014 Spartan K3, 2015 Spartan K3, 2007 Spartan MM, 2008 Spartan MM, 2009 Spartan MM, 2010 Spartan MM, 2011 Spartan MM, 2012 Spartan MM, 2013 Spartan MM, 2014 Spartan MM, 2015 Spartan MM |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 spartan k3 and mm motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Spartan K2, 1998 Spartan K2, 1999 Spartan K2, 2000 Spartan K2, 2001 Spartan K2, 2002 Spartan K2, 2003 Spartan K2, 2004 Spartan K2, 2005 Spartan K2, 1997 Spartan MM, 1998 Spartan MM, 1999 Spartan MM, 2000 Spartan MM, 2001 Spartan MM, 2002 Spartan MM, 2003 Spartan MM, 2004 Spartan MM, 2005 Spartan MM |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 mm and k2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to may 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Spartan K2, 2005 Spartan K2, 2006 Spartan K2, 2007 Spartan K2, 2008 Spartan K2, 2004 Spartan K3, 2005 Spartan K3, 2006 Spartan K3, 2007 Spartan K3, 2008 Spartan K3, 2004 Spartan MM, 2005 Spartan MM, 2006 Spartan MM, 2007 Spartan MM, 2008 Spartan MM |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 k2, k3 and mm motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Spartan K2, 2008 Spartan K2, 2007 Spartan MM, 2008 Spartan MM |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 mm and k2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Spartan K2, 2016 Spartan K2, 2015 Spartan K3, 2016 Spartan K3, 2015 Spartan MM, 2016 Spartan MM |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the sway bar detaches, additional vehicle sway may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Spartan MM |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 spartan mm chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to November 19, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may break, causing the sway bar to detach from the mounting frame. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan K2, 2014 Spartan K2, 2015 Spartan K2, 2013 Spartan K3, 2014 Spartan K3, 2015 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan Metrostar, 2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan Metrostar, 2013 Spartan MM, 2014 Spartan MM, 2015 Spartan MM |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Spartan DR, 2014 Spartan DR, 2015 Spartan DR, 2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan K2, 2014 Spartan K2, 2015 Spartan K2, 2013 Spartan K3, 2014 Spartan K3, 2015 Spartan K3, 2013 Spartan Metrostar, 2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan Metrostar, 2013 Spartan MM, 2014 Spartan MM, 2015 Spartan MM, 2013 Spartan NVS, 2014 Spartan NVS, 2015 Spartan NVS |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, dr, k2, k3, metrostar, mm, and nvs vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain wabco quick release valves with double check.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2013 Spartan Metrostar, 2014 Spartan Metrostar, 2015 Spartan MM, 2015 Spartan SB |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 13, 2017 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 2,783 |
| May. 17, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 2,582 |
| Oct. 8, 2015 | Steering | 3,313 |
| Sep. 1, 2015 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 440 |
| Sep. 1, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,212 |
| Jun. 19, 2015 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 144 |
| Jan. 16, 2015 | Suspension:front | 24 |
| Dec. 23, 2014 | Steering:linkages | 277 |
| Nov. 24, 2014 | Air Brake | 1,059 |
| Aug. 18, 2014 | Diesel Fuel System | 87 |
| Jan. 28, 2014 | Suspension:front | 452 |
| Oct. 25, 2013 | Steering:linkages | 175 |
| Sep. 18, 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 125 |
| Aug. 30, 2013 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 113 |
| Jun. 10, 2013 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 75 |
| May. 8, 2013 | Steering | 2,694 |
| Dec. 6, 2012 | Suspension:front | 23 |
| Sep. 4, 2012 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 491 |
| Oct. 17, 2011 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,294 |
| Aug. 17, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 212 |
| Aug. 11, 2011 | Air Brake | 313 |
| Jun. 28, 2010 | Steering:column | 340 |
| Dec. 16, 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 70 |
| May. 28, 2009 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve | 484 |
| Oct. 28, 2008 | Trailer Hitche | 2,621 |
| Sep. 25, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 9 |
| Jun. 20, 2008 | Steering | 213 |
| Aug. 15, 2007 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1,672 |
| Jun. 29, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 495 |
| May. 9, 2006 | Steering | 254 |
| Mar. 31, 2006 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 54 |
| Apr. 12, 2005 | Service Brakes, Air:supply | 4,735 |
| Jan. 12, 2005 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 490 |
| Sep. 9, 2004 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 171 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 Spartan MM | 1 |
| 2016 Spartan MM | 2 |
| 2015 Spartan MM | 7 |
| 2014 Spartan MM | 6 |
| 2013 Spartan MM | 9 |
| 2012 Spartan MM | 9 |
| 2011 Spartan MM | 9 |
| 2010 Spartan MM | 9 |
| 2009 Spartan MM | 8 |
| 2008 Spartan MM | 12 |
| 2007 Spartan MM | 9 |
| 2006 Spartan MM | 4 |
| 2005 Spartan MM | 5 |
| 2004 Spartan MM | 3 |
| 2003 Spartan MM | 2 |
| 2002 Spartan MM | 1 |
| 2001 Spartan MM | 1 |
| 2000 Spartan MM | 1 |
| 1999 Spartan MM | 1 |
| 1998 Spartan MM | 2 |
| 1997 Spartan MM | 1 |