Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V016000 Reported January 12, 2005

Front axle brake incorrect adjustment

Shyft Group · Service Brakes, Air · 490 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V016000
Manufacturer Campaign
SPEC 04026
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
490
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 12, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes, the slack adjusters in the front axles were not adjusted properly.

Safety Consequence

The driver may experience a feeling of softening in the braking function. reduction in brake force which could cause a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will adjust the front axle brake free of charge. the recall began on february 2, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277, option 1.

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 05V016000 or campaign SPEC 04026.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V016000

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

What is recall 05V016000?

NHTSA recall 05V016000 was issued by Shyft Group on January 12, 2005. It addresses: Front axle brake incorrect adjustment. The recall affects approximately 490 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V016000 or the manufacturer campaign number SPEC 04026. 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.