Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V001000 Reported January 3, 2000

Spartan/accelerator cable

Q: What is recall 00V001000?

NHTSA recall 00V001000 was issued by Shyft Group on January 3, 2000. It addresses: Spartan/accelerator cable. The recall affects approximately 623 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 · 623 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V001000

Manufacturer Campaign

SPEC 99009

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

623

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 3, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with mechanical b5.9 front diesel engine school buses manufactured from june 26, 1995 through march 18, 1998. due to the accelerator cable engine mount bracket having an incorrect bend angle, the accelerator cable has a compound bend radius which allows the inner cable to wear through outer cable sheath end fittings and possibly jam in the groove resulting from this wear.

Safety Consequence

The engine throttle may then fail to react to accelerator pedal movements.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a corrective action kit. the following components will be replaced: (1) existing accelerator cable assembly; (2) engine end; cable clamping bracket, and (3) engine end; quick release ball socket.

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 00V001000 or campaign SPEC 99009.
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 00V001000

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

What is recall 00V001000?

NHTSA recall 00V001000 was issued by Shyft Group on January 3, 2000. It addresses: Spartan/accelerator cable. The recall affects approximately 623 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 00V001000 or the manufacturer campaign number SPEC 99009. 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.