16 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING
Posted on: 2021-02-02
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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 - STEERING:COLUMN:MOUNTING BRACKET
Posted on: 2021-02-02
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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 #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-06
Description
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.
Consequence
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. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on june 23, 2021. Owners may contact shyft group customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Shyft group's number for this recall is 21-11.
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 #4 - STEERING
Posted on: 2021-03-26
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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 #5 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2021-03-26
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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 #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2021-07-27
Description
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.
Consequence
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 are expected to be mailed on september 3, 2021. Owners may contact shyft group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft group's number for this recall is 21-18.
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 #7 - 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 #8 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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 #9 - 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 #10 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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 #11 - 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 #12 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2021-05-13
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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 #13 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2022-10-20
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Shyft group will replace the air supply reservoir, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 18, 2022. Owners may contact shyft group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft group's number for this recall is 22-14.
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 #14 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2022-10-20
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #15 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2022-10-20
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #16 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2022-10-20
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.