01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 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 21V214000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- March 25, 2021
- Potential units
- 37campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: March 31, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
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