Front sway bar end links may break
Defect Summary
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year mm motorhome chassis manufactured december 11, 2009, through january 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension. this front suspension design has increased rebound travel which may result in a binding condition of the sway bar end link which could lead to the breaking of the sway bar end links.
Safety Consequence
Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old end links with new end links and an improved mounting, free of charge. the recall began on march 4, 2014. customers may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. spartan chassis's number for this recall is 12012.
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FAQ: Recall 14V020000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V020000?
NHTSA recall 14V020000 was issued by Shyft Group on January 28, 2014. It addresses: Front sway bar end links may break. The recall affects approximately 452 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V020000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12012. 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.