Shyft Group: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 19 safety recalls made by Shyft Group in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 15026)
Driveshaft may Disconnect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MetroStar Chassis cabs built for Emergency Response use and ILAV Chassis cabs for Department of Defense use, manufactured December 9, 2014 to June 3, 2015 and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 15V746000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Marmon Herrington customer service at 1-517-543-6400 or contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 21, 2015
(Campaign #: 15025)
Steering may Unexpectedly Lock
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 ER Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
NHTSA ID: 15V687000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,038
Consequence Summary:
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on December 17, 2015. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.34
October 19, 2015
(Campaign #: 15024)
Incorrect Load Capacity/FMVSS 110
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Utilimaster Vans manufactured July 11, 2014, to September 22, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Tire placard that indicates the wrong cargo capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 15V670000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 406
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded which can cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Utilimaster will notify owners and will send a label with the cargo capacity information corrected, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15024.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.63
October 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 15023)
Undercarriage Ramp Rubbing Hydraulic Brake Line
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans manufactured September 26, 2011, to June 25, 2012. The affected vehicles have an undercarriage ramp that may rub against a hydraulic brake line.
NHTSA ID: 15V667000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 209
Consequence Summary:
Contact between the ramp and the brake line may cause a hole in the brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will install a new hydraulic brake line that will not contact the undercarriage ramp, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15023.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 8, 2015
(Campaign #: 15022)
Steering Gear Mounting Bracket may Crack
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
NHTSA ID: 15V633000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,313
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 17.38
September 28, 2015
(Campaign #: 15021)
Driveshaft Gear Box may shift to Neutral
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a Hale Products K-Gearbox. The K-Gearbox transmission in the affected vehicles may unexpectedly shift to neutral while traveling to or from a fire.
NHTSA ID: 15V603000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. Additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox, send it to Hale for repairs and then reinstall it once it has been fixed. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan's number for this recall is 15021.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 1, 2015
(Campaign #: 15016)
Mirror Lenses may Fall Out
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to August 6, 2010. The affected vehicles have mirror lenses that may fall off due to vibration.
NHTSA ID: 15V547000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 322
Consequence Summary:
If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new mirror assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan cutomer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15016.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 30.83
September 1, 2015
(Campaign #: 14015)
Wheel Bearings may Overheat
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
NHTSA ID: 15V548000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 440
Consequence Summary:
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.02
September 1, 2015
(Campaign #: 15014)
Engine Cooling Fan may Detach from Engine
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
NHTSA ID: 15V549000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,212
Consequence Summary:
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.8
August 25, 2015
(Campaign #: 15019)
Front Splay Rails May Crack
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.
NHTSA ID: 15V540000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 696
Consequence Summary:
If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.96
July 28, 2015
(Campaign #: 15018)
Air Suspension Control Module Power Loss
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, and K3 vehicles manufactured November 19, 2013, to May 7, 2015. Power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.
NHTSA ID: 15V471000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 106
Consequence Summary:
A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15018.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 15, 2015
(Campaign #: 15012)
Valve Stems may Rub on Brake Caliper
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency response vehicles manufactured January 18, 2007 to February 9, 2015. The front wheels of the affected vehicles have valve stems that may rub against the brake caliper.
NHTSA ID: 15V448000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 212
Consequence Summary:
If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel valve stems and replace any that have wear marks, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 27.33
June 24, 2015
(Campaign #: 15011)
Engine Cooling Fan May Crack
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
NHTSA ID: 15V403000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,599
Consequence Summary:
If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.27
June 19, 2015
(Campaign #: 15010)
Rear Stay Rod Fasteners may Loosen
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
NHTSA ID: 15V388000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 144
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.18
April 28, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driveshaft may Disconnect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans manufactured December 8, 2014, to January 23, 2015, and altered by Lippert Components. Due to inadequately torqued fasteners, the driveshaft may disconnect.
NHTSA ID: 15V249000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 97
Consequence Summary:
If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the driveshaft fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3484.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
April 27, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Images From Rear Camera are Reversed
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Utilimaster Walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured January 21, 2014, to March 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
NHTSA ID: 15V247000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 2,904
Consequence Summary:
If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.27
April 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 15001)
Tag Axle Suspension Hangers may Move
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 chassis manufactured February 28, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
NHTSA ID: 15V211000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 66
Consequence Summary:
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 24, 2015
(Campaign #: 15006)
Fuel/Water Separator Heater Connectors may Melt
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 School Bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.
NHTSA ID: 15V170000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 292
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 16, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Sway Bar Mounting Bracket Failure
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Spartan MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to November 19, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may break, causing the sway bar to detach from the mounting frame.
NHTSA ID: 15V014000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
If the sway bar detaches, additional vehicle sway may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the front sway bar mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Spartan issued an interim notification to owners on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.73
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