Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V275000 Reported May 9, 2016

Improperly installed push-to-trip circuit breaker

Shyft Group · Electrical System · 89 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V275000
Manufacturer Campaign
16013
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
89
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 9, 2016
Completion Rate
71.91

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 utilimaster aeromaster vehicles manufactured from november 5, 2013, through march 31, 2016. the push-to-trip circuit breaker for the lift gate system may have been improperly wired. as a result, even though the circuit breaker has been pushed, the lift gate system may still be powered.

Safety Consequence

With an improperly wired circuit breaker, maintenance personnel could be unaware that the lift gate system is still energized, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will move and properly install the push-to-trip breaker on the driver's side of the vehicle, free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 16013.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 16V275000 or campaign 16013.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V275000

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

What is recall 16V275000?

NHTSA recall 16V275000 was issued by Shyft Group on May 9, 2016. It addresses: Improperly installed push-to-trip circuit breaker. The recall affects approximately 89 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V275000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16013. 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.