The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V052000·Announced 2024-01-30

Spartan RV chassis recalled for steering gear defect causing power steering loss

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3 and K4 chassis because foreign material inside the steering gear can build pressure and cause a loss of power steering assist.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a steering gear fault that can cause sudden loss of power steering assist is a safety-critical mechanical failure, and the remedy is replacement of the gear.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3 and K4 chassis. About 797 vehicles are potentially affected.

The steering gear may contain foreign material inside the gear, which could build pressure within the system and result in a loss of power steering assist.

NHTSA states that a sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Shyft Group will remove and replace the steering gear free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2024. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806, referencing recall number 24-01, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3, K4, K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Steering
Hazard
Affected units
797

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 (3)

  • K3
  • K4
  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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