2006 Spartan Mm problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2006 Spartan Mm — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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How does 2006 compare to other Mm years?

Mm NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2006 Spartan Mm have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V549000EngineSeptember 1, 2015 · 1,212 units

Defect

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.

13V182000SteeringMay 8, 2013 · 2,694 units

Defect

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.

07V280000EngineJune 29, 2007 · 495 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.

Consequence

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, RESULTING IN OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

06V094000Electrical SystemMarch 31, 2006 · 54 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BUSSMAN BOX WAS INCORRECTLY SOLDERED AND COULD FAIL.

Consequence

ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN AND/OR NOT BE CAPABLE OF POWERING UP. ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, IN THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM, HEATER ELEMENTS IN THE AIR DRYER, AND/OR THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE WATER IN-FUEL SEPARATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.

2006 Spartan Mm — common questions

Is the 2006 Spartan Mm reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Spartan Mm have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Spartan Mm. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2006 compare to other Mm years?

Does the 2006 Spartan Mm have recalls?

2006 Spartan Mm — common questions

Is the 2006 Spartan Mm reliable?

Does the 2006 Spartan Mm have recalls?

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