Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V294000 Reported May 1, 2017

Park brake actuator knob instructions incorrect

Q: What is recall 17V294000?

NHTSA recall 17V294000 was issued by Shyft Group on May 1, 2017. It addresses: Park brake actuator knob instructions incorrect. The recall affects approximately 18 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 · 18 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V294000

Manufacturer Campaign

17009

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 1, 2017

Completion Rate

53.33

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2008-2017 gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles equipped with a supplemental park brake system (spbs). the directions to activate the spbs incorrectly state to "pull" the actuation knob, when it should say "push."

Safety Consequence

If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners and supply a new actuator control knob with the correct directions, free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2017. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 17009.

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 17V294000 or campaign 17009.
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 17V294000

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

What is recall 17V294000?

NHTSA recall 17V294000 was issued by Shyft Group on May 1, 2017. It addresses: Park brake actuator knob instructions incorrect. The recall affects approximately 18 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 17V294000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17009. 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.