01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Spartan K2 recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V114000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- February 21, 2025
- Potential units
- 85campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hose may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft will work with the equipment manufacturer, Cummins, to replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact RV Chassis customer service at 855-589-9836.
Owner notification: March 10, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 24V052000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- January 30, 2024
- Potential units
- 797campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3, and K4 chassis. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft Group will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 24-01.
Owner notification: March 21, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 23V062000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 9, 2023
- Potential units
- 2,336campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis. A vehicle control module software error may cause loss of drive power or loss of key safety functions, such as loss of head lights or windshield wipers.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of drive power, or reduced visibility from a loss of head lights or windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft Group will update the vehicle control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-01.
Owner notification: February 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 22V789000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- October 20, 2022
- Potential units
- 4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan K2 RV chassis. The fasteners attaching the front and rear suspension to the chassis frame may have insufficient strength.
Why it matters: The fasteners can break, allowing the suspension to shift and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft Group will replace the fasteners, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
Owner notification: November 21, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 22V785000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- October 19, 2022
- Potential units
- 540campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan K2 RV Chassis. The air brake supply reservoir is less than 12x the combined volume of air for all service brake chambers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive braking, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft Group will replace the air supply reservoir, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-14.
Owner notification: November 23, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 22V599000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- August 8, 2022
- Potential units
- 38campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.
Why it matters: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the ECM and fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-05.
Owner notification: August 8, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 22V531000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- July 22, 2022
- Potential units
- 100campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft Group will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan RV Chassis' customer service at 855.589.9836. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-04.
Owner notification: August 31, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
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