Does the 2005 Spartan K3 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Spartan K3 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Spartan K3?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Spartan K3 recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Spartan K3. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2005 Spartan K3 recalls, newest first

September 1, 2015NHTSA 15V5490001,212 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 30, 2009NHTSA 09V45500014 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: Spartan is recalling 14 model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between November 12, 2004 and March 1, 2006, equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy: Spartan is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on December 7, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 31, 2006NHTSA 06V4130001 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: On certain motor home chassis equipped with a caterpillar C15 engine in a fleetwood heritage motor home, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear causing an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak could cause a fire that may result in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the remedy for this campaign (please see 05E078). The vehicles will be inspected, the vva oil line replaced, and a retention clip will be installed to prevent any damage from occurring. The recall began onnovember 6, 2006. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-877-777-3126, spartan at 517-543-6400 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 17, 2005NHTSA 05V28300086 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Spartan K3 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes2
Air1
Air › Supply1
Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert1
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1

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Questions

Does the 2005 Spartan K3 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Spartan K3 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Spartan K3?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.