01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Spartan K1 recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V776000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- October 5, 2021
- Potential units
- 660campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 16, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 21V589000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 29, 2021
- Potential units
- 2,727campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: September 15, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 19V049000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Report received
- January 23, 2019
- Potential units
- 73campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: February 7, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
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