Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V455000 Reported November 30, 2009

Variable valve actuation oil line/caterpillar

Q: What is recall 09V455000?

NHTSA recall 09V455000 was issued by Shyft Group on November 30, 2009. It addresses: Variable valve actuation oil line/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Shyft Group · N/A · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V455000

Manufacturer Campaign

09025

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 30, 2009

Defect Summary

Spartan is recalling 14 model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between november 12, 2004 and march 1, 2006, equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Safety Consequence

An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.

Corrective Action

Spartan is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see recall 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the safety recall began on december 7, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 09V455000 or campaign 09025.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09V455000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V455000?

NHTSA recall 09V455000 was issued by Shyft Group on November 30, 2009. It addresses: Variable valve actuation oil line/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V455000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09025. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.