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NHTSA Recall 21V589000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

Shyft Group reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,727 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan K1.

2,727
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2021
owners notified (September 15)
NHTSA campaign21V589000
Manufacturer campaign21-13
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Report receivedJuly 29, 2021
Owner notificationSeptember 15, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety risk

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the duct work, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-13.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V589000

Make and modelModel years
Spartan K12018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Spartan K22018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Spartan K32018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Spartan K42018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.