Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V654000 Reported September 21, 2018

Brake light may randomly illuminate

Q: What is recall 18V654000?

NHTSA recall 18V654000 was issued by Shyft Group on September 21, 2018. It addresses: Brake light may randomly illuminate. The recall affects approximately 95 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting 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 · Exterior Lighting · 95 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V654000

Manufacturer Campaign

18026

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 21, 2018

Completion Rate

3.95

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 spartan metrostar and gladiator emergency vehicles equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Safety Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18026.

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 18V654000 or campaign 18026.
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 18V654000

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

What is recall 18V654000?

NHTSA recall 18V654000 was issued by Shyft Group on September 21, 2018. It addresses: Brake light may randomly illuminate. The recall affects approximately 95 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V654000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18026. 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.