Spartan/drive axle suspension
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with a drive axle suspension containing a spring beam with a thickness of 1.75". the spring beam in the suspension can fail causing the collapse of the drive axle suspension and allowing abrupt contact of the tires with the bodywork of the rear of the fire truck.
Safety Consequence
Abrupt impact with the rear tires may cause the vehicle to veer across the road and impact oncoming traffic, or cause the driver to loss control of the vehicle in their lane, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify its customers and replace the spring beam with a heavy duty version which is 2" thick and replace the shock absorbers free of charge. owner notification began september 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Shyft Group or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 01V271000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V271000?
NHTSA recall 01V271000 was issued by Shyft Group on August 27, 2001. It addresses: Spartan/drive axle suspension. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V271000 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.