Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V513000 Reported August 20, 2014

Hand throttle and pressure governors/engine surge

Shyft Group · N/A · 95 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V513000
Manufacturer Campaign
14013
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
95
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 20, 2014
Completion Rate
43.14

Defect Summary

Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured june 15, 2011, to january 14, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by fire research corporation (frc). due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.

Safety Consequence

A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 14013.

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 14V513000 or campaign 14013.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V513000

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

What is recall 14V513000?

NHTSA recall 14V513000 was issued by Shyft Group on August 20, 2014. It addresses: Hand throttle and pressure governors/engine surge. The recall affects approximately 95 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 14V513000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14013. 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.