Vehicle recall 05V283000 · June 17, 2005
Spartan K2 and K3
On certain motor homes, the i-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes, the i-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. At the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
- Consequence
- Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the i-shaft. The recall began on August 15, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartan recall no.spec 05022.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V283000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 17, 2005
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SPEC 05022
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 86
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan K2 (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Spartan K3 (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.