2004 Spartan Nvs problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2004 Spartan Nvs — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies 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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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Nvs years?

Nvs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2004 Spartan Nvs have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V146000BrakesApril 12, 2005 · 4,735 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING.

Consequence

THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL USE A JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING A 33 OHM RESISTOR WHICH WILL SHIFT THE RESISTANCE CURVE OF THE AIR PRESSURE SENDER TO MATCH THE ALARM POINT OF THE CURRENT GAUGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

2004 Spartan Nvs — common questions

Is the 2004 Spartan Nvs reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Spartan Nvs have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Spartan Nvs. 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 2004 compare to other Nvs years?

Does the 2004 Spartan Nvs have recalls?

2004 Spartan Nvs — common questions

Is the 2004 Spartan Nvs reliable?

Does the 2004 Spartan Nvs have recalls?

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