Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V567000 Reported October 28, 2008

Hitch fractures/putnam

Q: What is recall 08V567000?

NHTSA recall 08V567000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 28, 2008. It addresses: Hitch fractures/putnam. The recall affects approximately 2,621 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 · 2,621 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V567000

Manufacturer Campaign

08023

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,621

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 28, 2008

Defect Summary

Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 k2, my 2006-2009 mg, and my 2007-2009 mm motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2009. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

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 08V567000 or campaign 08023.
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 08V567000

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

What is recall 08V567000?

NHTSA recall 08V567000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 28, 2008. It addresses: Hitch fractures/putnam. The recall affects approximately 2,621 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 08V567000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08023. 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.