4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2019-05-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-08-02
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-08-02
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-08-02
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.