Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V242000 Reported June 10, 2013

Incorrect wheel bearings may cause wheel fire

Shyft Group · Suspension · 75 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V242000
Manufacturer Campaign
13-009
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
75
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 10, 2013

Defect Summary

Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 k2, k3, and mm motor homes manufactured march 2, 2012, through july 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by reyco granning. the motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.

Safety Consequence

Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's campaign number is 13-009.

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 13V242000 or campaign 13-009.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V242000

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

What is recall 13V242000?

NHTSA recall 13V242000 was issued by Shyft Group on June 10, 2013. It addresses: Incorrect wheel bearings may cause wheel fire. The recall affects approximately 75 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 13V242000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13-009. 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.