Shyft Group: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump
Shyft Group reported this defect to federal regulators on Sep 27, 2021 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 91. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
6 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Spartan K3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Spartan K4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Spartan K3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Spartan K4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Spartan K3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Spartan K4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 21V752000.
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