Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V049000 Reported January 23, 2019

Actuator rod for front slack adjuster may separate

Shyft Group · N/A · 73 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V049000
Manufacturer Campaign
19001
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
73
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 23, 2019
Completion Rate
43.06

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 specialty k1 motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. the cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes.

Safety Consequence

The missing or improperly installed cotter pin may cause the actuator rod to detach, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the cotter pin installation, properly installing the pin and adjusting the brakes as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 7, 2019. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 19001.

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 19V049000 or campaign 19001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V049000

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

What is recall 19V049000?

NHTSA recall 19V049000 was issued by Shyft Group on January 23, 2019. It addresses: Actuator rod for front slack adjuster may separate. The recall affects approximately 73 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 19V049000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19001. 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.