Shyft Group: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Shyft Group in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 23, 2019
(Campaign #: 19017)
Tire Chain Air Line Pressure Protection/FMVSS 121
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V674000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 1,746
Consequence Summary:
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19017.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.43
July 12, 2019
(Campaign #: 19015)
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA ID: 19V523000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 234
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.77
June 21, 2019
(Campaign #: 19013)
Brake Pedal Clevis Pin Clip May Detach
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Fleet Utilimaster Walk In vehicles built on a DTNA chassis. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
NHTSA ID: 19V477000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 4,534
Consequence Summary:
If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
DTNA will notify Spartan owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Spartan at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19013.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 13, 2019
(Campaign #: 19012)
Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction/FMVSS 121
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."
NHTSA ID: 19V360000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 92
Consequence Summary:
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.73
April 30, 2019
(Campaign #: 19007)
Aerial Device May Become Unstable
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
NHTSA ID: 19V338000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
April 17, 2019
(Campaign #: 19009)
Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 19V304000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 89
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, directing them to contact a Peterbilt dealer to have the main power wire to the PDC replaced with a wire of the correct gauge, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19009.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 10, 2019
(Campaign #: 19008)
Windshield Wipers May Become Inoperable
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Reach vehicles. Due to improper electrical grounding, the windshield wiper motor may stall and cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
NHTSA ID: 19V286000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 8,822
Consequence Summary:
A loss of windshield wiper becomes function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground wire between the wiper motor and an appropriate spot on the vehicle to stop the motor from stalling, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.39
February 18, 2019
(Campaign #: 19002)
Back Up Camera May Display Image in Reverse
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleet Services Truck Body and Velocity vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with ASA Electronics monitors for displaying the backup camera images, model number VOM74MMx. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
NHTSA ID: 19V104000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 5,855
Consequence Summary:
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay harness with a capacitor, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 23, 2019
(Campaign #: 19001)
Actuator Rod for Front Slack Adjuster may Separate
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Specialty K1 motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.
NHTSA ID: 19V049000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 73
Consequence Summary:
The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the cotter pin installation, properly installing the pin and adjusting the brakes as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.06
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