Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V170000 Reported March 24, 2015

Fuel/water separator heater connectors may melt

Q: What is recall 15V170000?

NHTSA recall 15V170000 was issued by Shyft Group on March 24, 2015. It addresses: Fuel/water separator heater connectors may melt. The recall affects approximately 292 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 · 292 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V170000

Manufacturer Campaign

15006

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

292

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 24, 2015

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 school bus chassis manufactured april 21, 2011, to february 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. this recall began on december 2, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.

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 15V170000 or campaign 15006.
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 15V170000

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

What is recall 15V170000?

NHTSA recall 15V170000 was issued by Shyft Group on March 24, 2015. It addresses: Fuel/water separator heater connectors may melt. The recall affects approximately 292 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 15V170000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15006. 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.