Does the 2008 Spartan K3 have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air. 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 2008 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 2008 Spartan K3?

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

2008 Spartan K3 recalls

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

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

For the 2008 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.

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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.

2008 Spartan K3 recalls, newest first

May 17, 2016NHTSA 16V3130002,582 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

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.
Consequence: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16014. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-554.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

May 8, 2013NHTSA 13V1820002,694 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 16, 2009NHTSA 09V47800070 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 mm, K2, and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured from April 27, 2007 and August 11, 2009, equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.
Consequence: If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Spartan is working with kongsberg and the vehicle manufacturers to remedy these motorhomes. Please see recall 09E-064. The remedy will be performed by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on January 8, 2010. Owners may contact spartan toll-free at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 28, 2009NHTSA 09V184000484 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve

Summary: Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, K2, K3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between July 1 and December 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 20, 2008NHTSA 08V275000213 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: Spartan chassis is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 mm, and my 2008 K2, K3, and su motor home chassis. Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance.
Consequence: Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners as needed free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2008. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Spartan K3 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Spartan K3 have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air. 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 2008 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 2008 Spartan K3?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.