Model year record

2021 SPARTAN K4

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V752000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
91
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-27
Owners notified
2021-11-23

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V589000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
2,727
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-29
Owners notified
2021-09-15

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety risk

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V214000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-25
Owners notified
2021-03-31

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering output shaft inside the steering column may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.

Safety risk

Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V041000

Steering: column: mounting bracket

Component
Steering: column: mounting bracket
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
548
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-02
Owners notified
2021-02-12

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 RV Chassis K2, K3, K4 vehicles. The steering gear mounting fasteners may come loose, and fall out or interfere with other steering components.

Safety risk

If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.