Shyft Group: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 14 safety recalls made by Shyft Group in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 30, 2014
(Campaign #: 14022)
Steering Slip Shaft Premature Wear
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 Chassis manufactured November 22, 2013, to October 28, 2014. The steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear.
NHTSA ID: 14V829000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
Premature wear of the steering slip shaft may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14022.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 23, 2014
(Campaign #: 14023)
Steering Linkage Fasteners may Loosen
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
NHTSA ID: 14V812000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 277
Consequence Summary:
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 60.65
November 24, 2014
(Campaign #: 14021)
Defective Quick Release Valve Seat
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
NHTSA ID: 14V747000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,059
Consequence Summary:
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.17
October 28, 2014
(Campaign #: 14015)
Rear ABS Harness Connectors may be Reversed
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 school bus chassis manufactured December 21, 2010, to June 26, 2014, and equipped with air brake systems. The affected chassis may have been manufactured with the rear antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors reversed.
NHTSA ID: 14V679000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
If the ABS connectors are reversed, the rear wheels may lock up while braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the ABS harness connectors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50
October 22, 2014
(Campaign #: 14018)
Engine Cooling Fan Vibration
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles manufactured March 25, 2010, to October 16, 2014. The engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.
NHTSA ID: 14V664000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 304
Consequence Summary:
If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Corrective Action:
The cooling fans in the affected vehicles will be replaced by dealers free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for the recall is 14018.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.04
October 8, 2014
(Campaign #: 14019)
Seat Belt may be too Long/FMVSS 208
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 5, 2014. The seats in the affected vehicles have seats belts that may be too long to fit smaller occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 14V630000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, with a shorter belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14019.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.91
October 6, 2014
(Campaign #: 14017)
Transmission Fluid And Engine Coolant May Mix
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured November 29, 2005, to June 19, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.
NHTSA ID: 14V623000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 389
Consequence Summary:
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. Parts should be available in mid to late January 2015. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14017.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.46
August 20, 2014
(Campaign #: 14013)
Hand Throttle And Pressure Governors/Engine Surge
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
NHTSA ID: 14V513000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 95
Consequence Summary:
A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.14
August 18, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 Metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
NHTSA ID: 14V505000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 87
Consequence Summary:
If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers, and Cummins will replace the affected fuel filters, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 23, 2014
(Campaign #: 14009)
Fuel Fitting Chafing may Result in Fuel Leak
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 22, 2012, to February 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel.
NHTSA ID: 14V359000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 15, 2014
(Campaign #: 14005)
Fuel Tank may Separate from Vehicle
Spartan Motors Chassis Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles manufactured February 17, 2011, through March 18, 2014. The affected vehicles have fuel tank mounting crossmembers that could crack and potentially allow the fuel tank to fall to the ground, resulting in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 14V191000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 91
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new fuel tank mounting crossmembers, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.87
April 10, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Power Stud Electrical Terminal Loose
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Utilimaster Aeromaster walk-in vans manufactured January 1, 2010, through March 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a loose power connection at the power stud terminal block.
NHTSA ID: 14V187000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,200
Consequence Summary:
A loose power stud may cause arcing or high heat on the terminal, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the electrical connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.06
January 28, 2014
(Campaign #: 12012)
Front Sway Bar End Links may Break
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year MM motorhome chassis manufactured December 11, 2009, through January 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension. This front suspension design has increased rebound travel which may result in a binding condition of the sway bar end link which could lead to the breaking of the sway bar end links.
NHTSA ID: 14V020000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 452
Consequence Summary:
Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old end links with new end links and an improved mounting, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis's number for this recall is 12012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.25
January 28, 2014
(Campaign #: 14001)
Vibration may cause Engine Cooling Fan Failure
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 10, 2007, through May 11, 2011, and equipped with an engine cooling fan and a Cummins ISM engine. In the affected vehicles, excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan can result in the fan shattering while spinning.
NHTSA ID: 14V022000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 480
Consequence Summary:
If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.
Corrective Action:
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 14001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.83
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