Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #15V603000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V603000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2014 metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a hale products k-gearbox Includes 14 affected units, Driveshaft Gear Box may shift to Neutral, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a hale products k-gearbox

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a hale products k-gearbox. the k-gearbox transmission in the affected vehicles may unexpectedly shift to neutral while traveling to or from a fire.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox, send it to hale for repairs and then reinstall it once it has been fixed. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-867-6478. spartan's number for this recall is 15021.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V603000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2015-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Driveshaft gear box may shift to neutral
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15021
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a hale products k-gearbox. the k-gearbox transmission in the affected vehicles may unexpectedly shift to neutral while traveling to or from a fire.
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox, send it to hale for repairs and then reinstall it once it has been fixed. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-867-6478. spartan's number for this recall is 15021.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V603000
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Created At: 1742808662
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