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2010 Spartan K3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2010 Spartan K3, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-676 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 36%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage35kUnknown or other, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 22, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Spartan K3 has problems

1 complaint 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.

7 recalls

2010 Spartan K3 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.

60%repaired · 2018 Q4

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 17V-351 · May 31, 2017 · 721 vehicles · 434 repaired

Risk. A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2018 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Recall 16V-676 · Sep 19, 2016 · 264 vehicles · 95 repaired

Risk. An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

40%repaired · 2017 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 16V-313 · May 17, 2016 · 2,582 vehicles · 1,036 repaired

Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2015 Q1

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 13V-392 · Aug 30, 2013 · 113 vehicles · 73 repaired

Risk. This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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Vehicle speed control

Recall 11V-516 · Oct 17, 2011 · 1,294 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING THE BRAKE OR IF THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES AND THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE, THEY MAY HAVE REDUCED…

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

2010 vs. every other K3 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 K3 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What K3 owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DOOR LOCKS PASSENGERS INSIDE AND THIS IS THE MAIN EXIT WITHOUT GOING OUT A WINDOW THIS COULD CAUSE OCCUPANTS TO NOT EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT. LOCK IS MADE BY TRI MARK AND THEY DO NOT REPLACE OR HAVE A SOLUTION. THIS HAPPENS IN STATIONARY AND MOBILE MODE AMERICAN COACH DOES NOT SEE AS A…
Complaint 11080903 · Mar 22, 2018 · 35,470 miles

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