2021 Spartan K2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Spartan K2. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-785 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Spartan K2 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2021 Spartan K2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

40%repaired · 2024 Q3

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 22V-785 · Oct 19, 2022 · 540 vehicles · 214 repaired

Risk. The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive braking, reducing braking…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2023 Q3

Suspension

Recall 21V-776 · Oct 5, 2021 · 660 vehicles · 439 repaired

Risk. Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2023 Q2

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 21V-589 · Jul 29, 2021 · 2,727 vehicles · 1,635 repaired

Risk. A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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74%repaired · 2023 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-566 · Jul 26, 2021 · 309 vehicles · 228 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

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100%repaired · 2021 Q2

Suspension: rear

Recall 21V-347 · May 13, 2021 · 8 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. The mounting bracket may break, allowing the axle to shift and increasing the risk of a crash.

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67%repaired · 2023 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-319 · May 5, 2021 · 2,783 vehicles · 1,855 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q3

Steering

Recall 21V-214 · Mar 25, 2021 · 37 vehicles · 37 repaired

Risk. Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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77%repaired · 2022 Q4

Steering

Recall 21V-041 · Feb 2, 2021 · 548 vehicles · 424 repaired

Risk. If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Spartan.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other K2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K2 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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