Instrument panel/fmvss 101 & fmvss 121
Defect Summary
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 furion, gladiator, and metrostar fire apparatus chassis/cab produced from april 8, 2010, through march 24, 2011. certain tell tales does not illuminate when they are intended (high beam lamp, turn signals), or flicker. in addition, the abs lamp may not illuminate when the system is affected by a fault. therefore these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays" and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Safety Consequence
The tell tale for the high beam may not illuminate when the high beam head lights are activated resulting in a potential distraction to oncoming traffic. also, the abs lamp may not illuminate when a malfunction occurs therefore not alerting the driver. both of these consequences could increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the control panel for the tell tales with logic that will ensure the tells will work as designed without interruption. the safety recall began on june 6, 2011. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.
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FAQ: Recall 11V240000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V240000?
NHTSA recall 11V240000 was issued by Shyft Group on April 14, 2011. It addresses: Instrument panel/fmvss 101 & fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 110 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V240000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11008. 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.