Shyft Group: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 13 safety recalls made by Shyft Group in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 14, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-23)
Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel
Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V969000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 143
Consequence Summary:
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286-6467) or visit the website at care.cummins.com or owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-23.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.5
October 5, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-22)
Rear Suspension Fasteners Not Tightened Properly
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 recreational vehicles. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break.
NHTSA ID: 21V776000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 660
Consequence Summary:
Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-22.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.32
September 27, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-21)
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA ID: 21V752000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 91
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-21.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.15
July 29, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-13)
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ID: 21V589000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,727
Consequence Summary:
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.89
July 27, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-19)
Rear Bumper May Fall Off
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. The fasteners that attach the shock mount bracket to the underside of the vehicle frame may fail, possibly resulting in a broken shock mount bracket and bumper detachment.
NHTSA ID: 21V572000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 4,885
Consequence Summary:
The bumper could fall off when it is utilized by a person as a step, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will replace the fasteners that attach the shock mount bracket to the underside of the vehicle frame, install a spacer, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the shock mount bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 6, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-19.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.02
July 26, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-18)
Fuel Hose Leak
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
NHTSA ID: 21V566000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 309
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-18.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.39
July 21, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-17)
Loose Tie Rod Clamps
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
NHTSA ID: 21V551000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 76
Consequence Summary:
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will mail owner letters on behalf of Shyft Group, and DTNA service facilities will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-17.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 14, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-16)
Incorrect Seating Capacity on Placard/FMVSS 110
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 21V448000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect seating capacity information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install new placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-16.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 13, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-12)
Rear Suspension Mounting Bracket Improperly Welded
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Spartan RV Chassis K2. The rear suspension mounting bracket may be improperly welded on top of the rear drive axle.
NHTSA ID: 21V347000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 8
Consequence Summary:
The mounting bracket may break, allowing the axle to shift and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear drive axle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-12.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 5, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-11)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V319000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 2,783
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-11.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.74
March 25, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-07)
Steering Output Shaft May Disconnect
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering output shaft inside the steering column may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
NHTSA ID: 21V214000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-07.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 9, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-04)
Flexible Exhaust Tube May Tear
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Trucks equipped with a generator set. The flexible exhaust tube may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.
NHTSA ID: 21V148000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 34
Consequence Summary:
An exhaust gas leak in the generator compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-04.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 8.82
February 2, 2021
(Campaign #: 21-03)
Steering Gear Fasteners May Come Loose
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles. The steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components.
NHTSA ID: 21V041000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 548
Consequence Summary:
If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.51