The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V347000·Announced 2021-05-13

Shyft Group Recalls 2021 Spartan K2 RV Chassis Due to Suspension Defect

Shyft Group is recalling 2021 Spartan K2 RV chassis because a rear suspension bracket may be improperly welded, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension mounting bracket) that may break and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear suspension mounting bracket may be improperly welded on top of the rear drive axle.

This defect may cause the mounting bracket to break, allowing the axle to shift and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — RV Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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