Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V247000 Reported April 27, 2015

Images from rear camera are reversed

Shyft Group · Back Over Prevention · 2,904 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V247000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
2,904
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 27, 2015
Completion Rate
29.27

Defect Summary

Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 utilimaster walk-in vans and truck body vehicles manufactured january 21, 2014, to march 12, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.

Safety Consequence

If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. the recall began on june 24, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454.

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 15V247000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V247000

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

What is recall 15V247000?

NHTSA recall 15V247000 was issued by Shyft Group on April 27, 2015. It addresses: Images from rear camera are reversed. The recall affects approximately 2,904 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V247000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.