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#BS-2019-SPAK2-7130

2019 Spartan K2

Based on reports from 4 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
18
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

1 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical1 (25%)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1 (25%)
Engine1 (25%)
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:pressure Sensor1 (25%)

2019 Spartan K2: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Spartan K2, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Issues

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Spartan K2, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Spartan K2, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:pressure Sensor Issues

Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:pressure Sensor complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Spartan K2, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, diesel:delivery:pressure sensor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

18V384000Jun 2018

TIRES

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.

18V538000Sep 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

18V672000Oct 2018

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.

19V360000Jun 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

21V319000Aug 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Spartan K2: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Spartan K2?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Spartan K2 is related to the electrical, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Spartan K2 reliable?
The 2019 Spartan K2 has 4 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Spartan K2 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Spartan K2 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Spartan K2 has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Spartan K2 problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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