Ifs cradle steering bell crank mounting brackets
Defect Summary
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
Safety Consequence
A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on may 26, 2010. owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Shyft Group or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 10V210000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V210000?
NHTSA recall 10V210000 was issued by Shyft Group on May 14, 2010. It addresses: Ifs cradle steering bell crank mounting brackets. The recall affects approximately 58 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V210000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10011. 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.