Shyft Group: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 17 safety recalls made by Shyft Group in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 18, 2013
(Campaign #: 13028)
IFS Cradle Welds May Crack
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Diamond, model year 2006-2010 Gladiator, model year 2009-2010 Metrostar and one model year 2007 Advantage emergency response vehicles manufactured December 22, 2005, through October 13, 2010, and equipped with independent front suspensions (IFS) by Ridgewell Corporation. In the affected vehicles, welds on the IFS cradles may crack.
NHTSA ID: 13V628000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notification will be sent in January 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 13028.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 18, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling one model year 2006 Utilimaster vehicle manufactured on June 1, 2006 and equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
NHTSA ID: 13V595000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo area at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify the owner, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the lock cylinder, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2014. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 6, 2013
(Campaign #: 13026)
Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2002 MetroStar, 2009 Gladiator, and 2013 Gladiator emergency response vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 13V613000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 13026.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.33
November 19, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
The Return Coolant Hose May Kink
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Utilimaster P80X vehicles manufactured from May 2, 2013, through August 8, 2013 and sold exclusively to UPS. In the affected vehicles, the coolant return hose may kink at the bulkhead connector resulting in a reduction of coolant flow through windshield defrost system.
NHTSA ID: 13V574000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 586
Consequence Summary:
The lack of coolant flow may prevent the defrost and defog system from clearing the windshield, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and UPS service centers will be paid to inspect, replace, and reroute the coolant hose, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.86
October 25, 2013
(Campaign #: 13025)
Steering Linkage Castle Nuts may be Loose
Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
NHTSA ID: 13V531000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 175
Consequence Summary:
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.86
October 17, 2013
(Campaign #: 13020)
Park Brake Cable may Rub against Brake Line
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 22, 2013. The park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.
NHTSA ID: 13V495000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 73
Consequence Summary:
The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. Loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' recall number is 13020.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 34.25
September 30, 2013
(Campaign #: 13023)
Steering Wheel may Loosen
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011, 2013, and 2014 School Bus Chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, through September 18, 2013. The nut that affixes the steering wheel nut may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 13V481000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 138
Consequence Summary:
The loose steering wheel nut may cause the steering wheel to come loose resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will verify the steering wheel nut torque. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13023.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.03
September 18, 2013
(Campaign #: 13018)
Front Sway Bar may Detach/Loss of Brakes
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013; and equipped with a front sway bar on the independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners attaching the sway bar to the frame may come loose.
NHTSA ID: 13V453000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 41.33
September 18, 2013
(Campaign #: 13022)
Lower Control Arms May Fracture
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Motors) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab buses manufactured February 17, 2011, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with an independent front suspension. Due to a manufacturing error, the control arms may fracture or break without warning.
NHTSA ID: 13V441000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
If a lower control arm breaks, and separates from the mounting bushing, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control arms and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began during October 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall number is 13022.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.33
September 18, 2013
(Campaign #: 13021)
Radiator Cooling Fan Blades may Break
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2010, through March 12, 2012; and equipped with Cummins ISC engines. The affected vehicles have radiator cooling fans that spin excessively fast resulting in the fan blades breaking without warning.
NHTSA ID: 13V467000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 125
Consequence Summary:
If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis's number for this campaign is 13021.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64
August 30, 2013
(Campaign #: 12008)
ABS Modulator Valve Fracture
Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.
NHTSA ID: 13V392000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 113
Consequence Summary:
This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.6
July 19, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Inadvertent Engine Shutdown
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach vehicles. A software problem in the control module may cause the vehicle to have an inadvertent engine shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 13V316000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 330
Consequence Summary:
An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control modules free of charge. The recall beagn on August 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 9, 2013
(Campaign #: 13015)
Fuel Pump May Cut Off Fuel
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs manufactured February 17, 2011, through February 14, 2013. Due to an improper connection in the extension harness that connects the main chassis harness to the fuel pump, the fuel pump may inadvertently shut off.
NHTSA ID: 13V302000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel pump shuts off, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Motors will notify owners and dealers will install a new extension harness, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-517-543-6400. This is Spartan campaign number 13015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 26, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Possible Inadvertant Airbag Deployment
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 Metro Star and Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. If damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy.
NHTSA ID: 13V266000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 70
Consequence Summary:
If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 10, 2013
(Campaign #: 13-009)
Incorrect Wheel Bearings may cause Wheel Fire
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.
NHTSA ID: 13V242000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 8, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steering Bracket Detachment/Possible Steering Loss
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V182000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,694
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 28, 2013
(Campaign #: 13-004)
Inadvertent Air Bag deployment
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
NHTSA ID: 13V066000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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