The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V776000·Announced 2021-05-10

Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 Recalled for Loose Rear Suspension Fasteners

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan K1 and K2 RV chassis because rear suspension fasteners may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the rear axle to shift and increase crash risk. Free repair is available.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural suspension defect that could result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. However, no injuries, fatalities, or actual incidents have been reported, placing it in the High rather than Severe category per the rubric guideline that recalls with no reported incidents score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 recreational vehicles. Approximately 660 units are affected by this recall.

The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. This defect can allow the fasteners to loosen or break over time.

Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place. This loss of proper suspension support increases the risk of a crash.

Shyft Group will inspect the rear suspension fasteners free of charge and replace and tighten them as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2021. Owners can contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454 to arrange the repair. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 SPARTAN K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • loose-fasteners
  • loss-of-vehicle-control
Affected units
660

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 (2)

  • K2
  • K1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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