Vehicle recall 18V384000 · June 7, 2018
Spartan K2 and K3
The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.
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 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.
- 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
- 18V384000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 7, 2018
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1806
- Owner notification
- June 25, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 102
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires; Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting; Fuel system, other
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 (2016-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Spartan K3 (2016-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
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.