Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V185000 Reported May 28, 2009

Caterpillar c13 diesel engines/possible fire

Shyft Group · Engine And Engine Cooling · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V185000
Manufacturer Campaign
09010
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
30
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 28, 2009

Defect Summary

Spartan is recalling 87 model year 2008 and 2009 glc, gld, gle, and gls fire truck cab/chassis manufactured between august 2, 2007 and may 27, 2009 equipped with c13 caterpillar diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.

Safety Consequence

This condition could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e054). Caterpillar will repair the subject vehicles 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 09V185000 or campaign 09010.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V185000

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

What is recall 09V185000?

NHTSA recall 09V185000 was issued by Shyft Group on May 28, 2009. It addresses: Caterpillar c13 diesel engines/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 30 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 09V185000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09010. 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.