Driveshaft gear box may shift to neutral
Defect Summary
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured january 5, 2015, to march 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a hale products k-gearbox. the k-gearbox transmission in the affected vehicles may unexpectedly shift to neutral while traveling to or from a fire.
Safety Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox, send it to hale for repairs and then reinstall it once it has been fixed. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-867-6478. spartan's number for this recall is 15021.
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FAQ: Recall 15V603000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V603000?
NHTSA recall 15V603000 was issued by Shyft Group on September 28, 2015. It addresses: Driveshaft gear box may shift to neutral. The recall affects approximately 14 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 15V603000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15021. 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.