Shyft Group: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by Shyft Group in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 26, 2018
(Campaign #: 18038)
Brake Application Timing/FMVSS 121
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star vehicles built into fire apparatus and equipped with tandem axles, drum brakes at the rear axles and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Vehicles with this configuration may have a delay in their brake release, preventing them from complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V932000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 138
Consequence Summary:
A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will re-route a portion of the brake system to bring the vehicle into compliance, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18038.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.22
October 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 18030)
EMS Cabinets may Detach in a Crash
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 18V691000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 923
Consequence Summary:
If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 6.37
September 26, 2018
(Campaign #: 18028)
Mounting Fasteners may Air Spring
Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.
NHTSA ID: 18V672000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 18026)
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
NHTSA ID: 18V654000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 95
Consequence Summary:
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18026.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.95
September 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 18027)
Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V647000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
All affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore owner notification letters will not be mailed. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18027.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 15, 2018
(Campaign #: 18023)
Vehicle May Move if Parked on a Grade
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V538000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 274
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.14
June 29, 2018
(Campaign #: 18020)
Battery Positive Cable may Chafe and Arc
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
NHTSA ID: 18V440000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 865
Consequence Summary:
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18020.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.46
June 25, 2018
(Campaign #: 18019)
Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.
NHTSA ID: 18V424000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,243
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.79
June 7, 2018
(Campaign #: 1806)
Tag Axle Tire Damage from DEF Bracket
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 and K3 motorhome chassis. The tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill mounting bracket.
NHTSA ID: 18V384000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 102
Consequence Summary:
The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the DEF fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.82
June 6, 2018
(Campaign #: 18019)
Missing Seat Belt Retractor/FMVSS 208
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 1991-2018 Utilimaster Aeromaster and Walk-In Vans. These vehicles were manufactured with front seat belts that do not have an emergency locking seat belt retractor or automatic locking seat belt retractor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 18V377000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 3,194
Consequence Summary:
Without retractors, the seat belts may not accommodate different size occupants, therefore the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners and will install seat belts with retractors, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 16.66
May 29, 2018
(Campaign #: 18017)
Loss of Air to the Air Brake System/FMVSS 121
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Spartan Gladiator, Diamond, MetroStar, and Advantage emergency response vehicles. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a pressure protection valve installed between the air reservoir and the lubrication control module. If the air line were to become disconnected between the lubrication control module and the air reservoir, a loss of air to the air brake system could occur. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V350000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 309
Consequence Summary:
A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a pressure protection valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18017.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.36
March 29, 2018
(Campaign #: 18012)
Front Axle Spindle may Fracture
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V206000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 60
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