Shyft Recalls Spartan RV Chassis Vehicles Due to Brake Light Defect
Shyft Group is recalling specific Spartan RV chassis vehicles because the exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the brakes are not applied, increasing crash risk.
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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle safety defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2025 Spartan RV Chassis K1, 2024-2026 RV Chassis K2, 2024-2026 RV Chassis K3, and 2025-2027 RV Chassis K4 vehicles. The recall involves 836 units where the exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the brakes. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Brake lights that remain on may fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Shyft will replace the pressure switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2026. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-05.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN RV CHASSIS K3, RV CHASSIS K2, RV CHASSIS K4, RV CHASSIS K1
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Category
- Vehicle — RV Chassis
- Affected units
- 836
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)
- RV CHASSIS K3
- RV CHASSIS K2
- RV CHASSIS K4
- RV CHASSIS K1
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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