Vehicle recall 15V549000 · September 1, 2015

Spartan K2, K3 and 1 more model

In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 15V549000
Reported to NHTSA: September 1, 2015
Filed by: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer campaign: 15014
Owner notification: October 29, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,212
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Recall 15V549000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Spartan K3 (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Spartan MM (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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