Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V146000 Reported April 12, 2005

Pressure gauge false reading/ametek

Shyft Group · Service Brakes, Air · 4,735 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V146000
Manufacturer Campaign
SPEC 05008
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
4,735
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 12, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.

Safety Consequence

This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.

Corrective Action

Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

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 05V146000 or campaign SPEC 05008.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V146000

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

What is recall 05V146000?

NHTSA recall 05V146000 was issued by Shyft Group on April 12, 2005. It addresses: Pressure gauge false reading/ametek. The recall affects approximately 4,735 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 05V146000 or the manufacturer campaign number SPEC 05008. 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.