The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V062000·Announced 2023-09-02

Spartan Motorhome Chassis Software Error Causes Loss of Drive Power and Visibility

Shyft Group is recalling 2022–2024 Spartan motorhome chassis due to a software error that may cause loss of drive power or safety functions like headlights and wipers. Owners should contact Shyft Group at 1-800-237-7806 for a free software update.

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: Software error in vehicle control module affecting drive power and visibility functions creates crash risk. No incidents reported, making this a high-severity risk-of-harm recall without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022–2024 Spartan RV K1, K2, K3, and K4 motorhome chassis due to a software error in the vehicle control module. The error may cause loss of engine power or loss of critical safety functions, including headlights and windshield wipers.

A sudden loss of drive power or reduced visibility from failed safety systems can increase the risk of a motor vehicle crash.

Owners should contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806 to schedule a free software update. The remedy involves updating the vehicle control module software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2023.

For more information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov. The recall affects approximately 2,336 vehicles.

The recalled product

Product
2023 SPARTAN K1
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
  • software-error
  • loss-of-drive-power
  • loss-of-visibility
Affected units
2,336

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 (4)

  • K1
  • K4
  • K2
  • K3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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