Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V722000 Reported November 16, 2017

Water pressure relief valve may open

Shyft Group · N/A · 34 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V722000
Manufacturer Campaign
17028
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
34
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 16, 2017
Completion Rate
27.27

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 spartan gladiator and metrostar emergency response vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.

Safety Consequence

A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners and hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on december 11, 2017. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. spartan's number for this recall is 17028.

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 17V722000 or campaign 17028.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V722000

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

What is recall 17V722000?

NHTSA recall 17V722000 was issued by Shyft Group on November 16, 2017. It addresses: Water pressure relief valve may open. The recall affects approximately 34 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 17V722000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17028. 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.