Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V495000 Reported October 17, 2013

Park brake cable may rub against brake line

Q: What is recall 13V495000?

NHTSA recall 13V495000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Park brake cable may rub against brake line. The recall affects approximately 73 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 · 73 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V495000

Manufacturer Campaign

13020

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 17, 2013

Completion Rate

34.25

Defect Summary

Spartan motors chassis inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 transit bus chassis cab buses manufactured february 17, 2011, through february 22, 2013. the park brake cable may be routed in a manner in which it contacts the rear hydraulic brake line.

Safety Consequence

The contact may cause a hole may be worn into the hydraulic brake line which could result in a loss of rear brakes without warning. loss of rear brakes would result in an increased stopping distance which may cause a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan chassis will notify owners and dealers will properly secure the park brake cable so that it cannot rub against the brake line. This will be done at no cost to the owner. the recall began on november 13, 2013. owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan chassis' recall number is 13020.

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 13V495000 or campaign 13020.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 13V495000

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

What is recall 13V495000?

NHTSA recall 13V495000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Park brake cable may rub against brake line. The recall affects approximately 73 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 13V495000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13020. 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.