Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V491000 Reported September 25, 2008

Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar

Shyft Group · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V491000
Manufacturer Campaign
08021
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 2008

Defect Summary

Spartan is recalling 9 my 2007-2008 fur fire truck cab/chassis and my 2008 mm motor home chassis and gld fire truck cab/chassis equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Safety Consequence

The fuel pump plug may crack causing fuel to leak. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.

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 08V491000 or campaign 08021.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V491000

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

What is recall 08V491000?

NHTSA recall 08V491000 was issued by Shyft Group on September 25, 2008. It addresses: Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V491000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08021. 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.