Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V579000 Reported December 10, 2012

Windshield wipers may become inoperative

Q: What is recall 12V579000?

NHTSA recall 12V579000 was issued by Shyft Group on December 10, 2012. It addresses: Windshield wipers may become inoperative. The recall affects approximately 36 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 · 36 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V579000

Manufacturer Campaign

12016

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 10, 2012

Defect Summary

Spartan motors chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gladiator, metro star, metro star-x, and force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between october 1, 2012, through october 31, 2012. the wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Safety Consequence

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge the safety recall began on january 15, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 4.

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 12V579000 or campaign 12016.
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 12V579000

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

What is recall 12V579000?

NHTSA recall 12V579000 was issued by Shyft Group on December 10, 2012. It addresses: Windshield wipers may become inoperative. The recall affects approximately 36 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 12V579000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12016. 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.