Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V623000 Reported October 6, 2014

Transmission fluid and engine coolant may mix

Shyft Group · Power Train · 389 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V623000
Manufacturer Campaign
14017
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
389
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 6, 2014
Completion Rate
86.46

Defect Summary

Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 advantage, diamond, gladiator, and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured november 29, 2005, to june 19, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.

Safety Consequence

If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. parts are not currently available. owners were mailed an interim notification on november 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. parts should be available in mid to late january 2015. The recall began on february 9, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 14017.

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 14V623000 or campaign 14017.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V623000

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

What is recall 14V623000?

NHTSA recall 14V623000 was issued by Shyft Group on October 6, 2014. It addresses: Transmission fluid and engine coolant may mix. The recall affects approximately 389 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V623000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14017. 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.