The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V969000·Announced 2021-12-14

Spartan K3 RV Chassis Models Recalled for Fuel System Defect

Shyft Group is recalling 2020-2023 Spartan K3 RV chassis vehicles because fuel tubes may fatigue and crack, creating a potential fuel leak and fire risk. Dealers will install vibration isolators or replace fuel tubes at no cost.

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 addresses a structural fuel system defect where fuel tubes may crack and cause a theoretical fire risk. However, no deaths, serious injuries, or actual fires have been reported. Per NHTSA severity guidelines, structural defects with potential hazards but no reported incidents rate as High (severity 3).

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K3 vehicles due to a fuel system defect. The fuel tubes connecting the fuel rail to the fuel injectors on cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack.

A crack in these fuel tubes can result in a high pressure fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, such a leak increases the risk of a vehicle fire. No fires or injuries related to this defect have been reported.

A total of 143 vehicles are potentially affected across model years 2020 through 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Affected owners should contact Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS or Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454 to arrange a free repair, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The repair method depends on the engine's current mileage. Engines with 75 miles or less will have vibration isolators installed on the existing fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive replacement fuel tubes equipped with vibration isolators. All repairs are performed at no cost to the owner.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — RV / Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
143

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)

  • K3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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