Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V052000 Reported March 27, 1996

Spartan/engine cooling system:fan

Shyft Group · Engine And Engine Cooling · 52 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V052000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
52
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 27, 1996

Defect Summary

The fan clutch for the engine cooling system fan was combined with an inappropriate fan, which interferes with the drive and can cause the drive to separate.

Safety Consequence

If this condition occurs while the engine cover is open, a person working in the engine compartment of the vehicle could be struck by a portion of the fan clutch. If the fan clutch separates, the engine cooling system will not function properly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fan which has a cupped mounting plate with a fan having a straight mounting plate. The fan clutch, which may have been damaged by interference with the fan, is being replaced with a new drive of the same model.

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 96V052000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V052000

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

What is recall 96V052000?

NHTSA recall 96V052000 was issued by Shyft Group on March 27, 1996. It addresses: Spartan/engine cooling system:fan. The recall affects approximately 52 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V052000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.